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コウシンバラ (こうしんばら) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
China rose ; monthly rosebush
usually written using kana alone
Refers to Rosa chinensis, a species of rose native to China, also known as the monthly rose. The Japanese name コウシンバラ is derived from 庚申 (こうしん), the 57th term in the sexagenary cycle, possibly from a traditional association.
See also: 長春花
コウシンバラ は 四し 季き 咲ざ き の 品ひん 種しゅ と し て 知し ら れ て いる 。
The China rose is known as a variety that blooms in all seasons.
Written forms コウシンバラ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
庚こう 申しん 薔薇ばら
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; lists it but the word is usually written in kana.
Kanji 申 have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM Etymology The name コウシンバラ is thought to derive from 庚申 (こうしん), the 57th term in the sexagenary cycle, combined with 薔薇 (ばら, 'rose'). The exact reason for this association is uncertain, but it may relate to traditional beliefs or the plant's blooming cycle.
