also: むきゅうか
rose of Sharon; Korean rose
Refers to Hibiscus syriacus, the national flower of South Korea. The word is a direct borrowing from Korean 무궁화 (mugunghwa).
from Korean mugunghwa
See also: ムクゲ
The mugunghwa is the national flower of South Korea.
Many roses of Sharon were blooming in the park.
Ateji kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
Alternate reading based on the kanji; not a common practical spelling. Included for search coverage.
Borrowed from Korean 무궁화 (mugunghwa), meaning 'rose of Sharon'.