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花の宴 (はなのえん, hananoen) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

花はなの宴えん

Meanings

1

expression, noun

cherry blossom viewing party with drinks

A traditional spring gathering under cherry blossoms where alcohol is served; more poetic than 花見.

桜さくらの下したで花はなの宴えんを開ひらいた。
We held a cherry blossom viewing party under the cherry trees.

Kanji

花flower
宴banquet, feast, party

Related words

花はな見み
花見 is the common word for cherry blossom viewing, while 花の宴 specifically emphasizes the drinking and festive aspect.

Etymology

Compound of 花 (flower, especially cherry blossoms) + の (possessive particle) + 宴 (banquet, party). The phrase evokes a classical, elegant image of spring revelry.