ボケ

noun

Japanese quince; flowering quince

Refers to the shrub Chaenomeles speciosa, known for its early spring blossoms. Often written in kana. Related to but distinct from the quince fruit (マルメロ).

See also: マルメロ

• 庭にわにボケの花はなが咲さいている。

  Japanese quince flowers are blooming in the garden.

• ボケは春はる先さきに赤あかや白しろの花はなをつける。

  The flowering quince produces red or white blossoms in early spring.