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花に浮かれる (はなにうかれる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

花はなに浮うかれる

Meanings

1

expression, ichidan verb

be intoxicated with the blossoms; be carried away by the beauty of cherry blossoms

Describes the lighthearted, festive mood of enjoying cherry blossoms in full bloom, often implying a carefree or slightly giddy state.

春はるになると、みんな花はなに浮うかれてお酒さけを飲のむ。
When spring comes, everyone gets carried away by the cherry blossoms and drinks sake.
彼かれはすっかり花はなに浮うかれて

、

仕し

事ごと

が

手て

に

つか

ない

よう

だ

。

He seems completely intoxicated by the blossoms and unable to focus on work.

Kanji

花flower
浮floating, float, rise to surface

Similar words

浮うかれる
浮かれる alone means 'to be merry' or 'to be in high spirits' in general, while 花に浮かれる specifically ties the merriment to cherry blossoms.

Etymology

A fixed phrase combining 花 (cherry blossoms) and 浮かれる (to be merry, to be in high spirits). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it reflects the traditional Japanese custom of hanami (flower viewing) where people celebrate under blooming cherry trees.