Translation guide
The concept of a second blooming refers to flowers that bloom again out of season, or metaphorically to a revival or comeback after a period of decline. In Japanese, this is often expressed with specific terms related to flowers, or with phrases indicating a resurgence.
To describe plants, especially cherry blossoms or other flowers, that bloom again unexpectedly, often in autumn or winter.
Literally 'return bloom'. Commonly used for flowers that bloom again out of their normal season, especially cherry blossoms in autumn or winter.
This year we saw a second blooming of cherry blossoms.
Means 'blooming twice'. A straightforward term for a second blooming, used for various flowers.
This rose is a variety that blooms twice.
Literally 'crazy bloom'. Refers to unseasonal blooming, often with a nuance of abnormality or surprise. Can be used for flowers blooming at the wrong time.
Due to the warm winter, the plum blossoms bloomed out of season.
To describe a person, career, or phenomenon that experiences a resurgence after a period of obscurity or failure.
Means 'comeback' or 'recovery'. Often used in contexts like '再起を期す' (hope for a comeback).
He made a comeback after his failure.
Means 'revival' or 'resurrection'. Used for comebacks in entertainment, sports, or business.
Verb form of 返り咲き. Metaphorically means to make a comeback to a former position or status.
Literally 'bloom again'. A poetic way to describe a second blooming in a figurative sense, often used for talents or careers.
Specifically referring to the phenomenon of cherry blossoms blooming again in autumn or winter, which is culturally significant.
The standard term for cherry blossoms blooming again out of season.
I found cherry blossoms blooming again in autumn.
A variety of cherry tree that blooms in October and again in spring. Sometimes used to refer to the phenomenon of autumn cherry blossoms.
The October cherry blossoms have started to bloom.
返り咲き is a neutral term for a second blooming, while 狂い咲き implies that the blooming is abnormal or 'crazy'. 狂い咲き can have a negative nuance, suggesting something is wrong with the season or plant.
Second blooming is rare but a natural phenomenon.
Unseasonal blooming might be due to climate change.
When used for people, 返り咲く often implies returning to a former position or status, such as a politician regaining office or an athlete returning to top form. It carries a nuance of reclaiming past glory.
そのバンドは10年ぶりに復活した。
The band made a comeback after 10 years.
He made a comeback in the political world.
Her talent bloomed again overseas.