花はな札ふだ

noun

hanafuda; flower cards

A traditional Japanese card game using 48 cards divided into 12 suits, each representing a month and a flower. Often played for fun or light gambling.

• 正しょう月がつに家か族ぞくで花はな札ふだをして遊あそんだ。

  We played hanafuda with the family during the New Year holidays.

• 花はな札ふだの絵え柄がらは季き節せつの花はなを表あらわしている。

  The designs on hanafuda cards represent seasonal flowers.