noun
lotus-shaped support; ukebana
Architectural term for a lotus-petal-shaped bracket or support found on pedestals, lanterns, pagoda finials, and similar structures.
灯籠の火袋の下には請花が彫られている。
A lotus-shaped support is carved below the fire box of the lantern.
五重塔の相輪の基部に請花が見られる。
Ukebana can be seen at the base of the finial of a five-story pagoda.
Compound of 受け (uke, 'receiving, supporting') + 花 (hana, 'flower'), referring to a flower-shaped support element. The kanji 請 is used for its meaning of 'receiving' or 'supporting'.