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コウシンバラ (koushinbara) Japanese meaning: China rose | Kotomora

コウシンバラ

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Meanings

1

China rose; monthly rosebush

usually written using kana alone

Refers to Rosa chinensis, a species of rose native to China, also known as the monthly rose. The Japanese name コウシンバラ is derived from 庚申 (こうしん), the 57th term in the sexagenary cycle, possibly from a traditional association.

See also: チョウシュンカ

庭にわにコウシンバラが咲さいている

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A China rose is blooming in the garden.

コウシンバラは四し季き咲ざきの品ひん種しゅとして知しられている。

The China rose is known as a variety that blooms in all seasons.

Kanji

庚7th, 7th calendar sign
申have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM
薔water pepper
薇an edible fern

Related words

長ちょう春しゅん花か
Another name for the China rose, but コウシンバラ is the more common Japanese term.

Written forms

コウシンバラ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
庚こう申しん薔薇ばら
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; lists it but the word is usually written in kana.

Etymology

The name コウシンバラ is thought to derive from 庚申 (こうしん), the 57th term in the sexagenary cycle, combined with 薔薇 (ばら, 'rose'). The exact reason for this association is uncertain, but it may relate to traditional beliefs or the plant's blooming cycle.