noun
heavenly flowers; paper flowers scattered before a Buddha image
Buddhist term. Refers to flowers said to bloom in the celestial realms, or to paper flowers used as offerings in Buddhist rituals.
経典には、仏の説法の際に天花が降り注いだと記されている。
The sutras record that heavenly flowers rained down when the Buddha preached.
法要で、参列者が仏前に天花を散らした。
At the memorial service, attendees scattered paper flowers before the Buddha image.
From 天 (heaven) + 花 (flower). A Buddhist term for celestial blossoms or ritual paper flowers.