Translation guide
Marigold refers to several bright yellow or orange flowers, most commonly the garden marigold (Tagetes) and the pot marigold (Calendula). In Japanese, the most common equivalent is マリーゴールド, a loanword for Tagetes. For Calendula, キンセンカ is used. There is also a native plant called センジュギク, but it is less common.
The typical marigold with yellow, orange, or red flowers, often used in gardens and festivals.
The most common and widely understood term for marigold in Japanese, referring to Tagetes species. Used in gardening, floristry, and everyday conversation.
庭にマリーゴールドを植えました。
I planted marigolds in the garden.
マリーゴールドの鮮やかなオレンジ色が好きです。
I like the vivid orange color of marigolds.
A native Japanese name for Tagetes, literally 'thousand-longevity chrysanthemum'. Rarely used in modern conversation; mostly found in botanical contexts or older literature.
センジュギクはメキシコ原産です。
The marigold is native to Mexico.
A different plant with medicinal and culinary uses, often called calendula. Its flowers are typically yellow or orange.
The standard Japanese term for Calendula officinalis. Used in herbal medicine, cooking, and gardening. Literally 'golden coin flower'.
キンセンカの花びらをサラダに使います。
I use calendula petals in salads.
キンセンカはハーブティーにもなります。
Calendula can also be made into herbal tea.
Loanword from English 'calendula', used especially in cosmetics, herbal products, and botanical contexts. Less common than キンセンカ in everyday language.
このクリームにはカレンデュラエキスが入っています。
This cream contains calendula extract.
A bright yellow-orange hue, like the flower.
Used as a color name in fashion and design, directly borrowed from English.
彼女はマリーゴールド色のドレスを着ていた。
She wore a marigold-colored dress.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'yellowish orange' or 'orange-tinged yellow', useful when the exact color name is not known.
壁をオレンジがかった黄色に塗りました。
I painted the wall a marigold color.
マリーゴールド refers to Tagetes (French/African marigold), while キンセンカ refers to Calendula (pot marigold). They are different plants. In English, both are called 'marigold', but in Japanese, they are strictly distinguished. If you are unsure, マリーゴールド is the safer default for the common garden flower.
マリーゴールドとキンセンカは別の植物です。
Marigold and calendula are different plants.