牡丹
also: ぼうたん
ぼ
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ん
Meanings
1
tree peony; moutan
usually written using kana alone
Refers to the flowering plant Paeonia suffruticosa. The kanji spelling is standard; kana is also common.
Tree peonies are blooming in the garden.
Tree peony flowers are large and gorgeous.
2
wild boar meat
Only with reading ぼたん
Used for the meat of wild boar, especially in culinary contexts. The reading is ぼたん; the kana spelling is usual.
This restaurant is famous for its wild boar hot pot.
Expressions
- 立てば芍薬座れば牡丹歩く姿は百合の花beautiful appearance of a woman