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ハクサンシャクナゲ (hakusanshakunage) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ハクサンシャクナゲ

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Meanings

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Hakusan rhododendron

usually written using kana alone

A specific rhododendron variety (Rhododendron metternichii var.) named after Mount Hakusan. Typically written in katakana.

白はく山さんの高こう山ざん帯たいにはハクサンシャクナゲが群ぐん生せいしている

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Hakusan rhododendrons grow in clusters in the alpine zone of Mount Hakusan.

Kanji

白white
山mountain
石stone
楠camphor tree
花flower

Written forms

ハクサンシャクナゲ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
白はく山さん石しゃく楠な花げ
Kanji spelling is rare and may be encountered in botanical or historical contexts.

Etymology

Named after Mount Hakusan (白山), where it is found. The specific derivation of the Japanese name is straightforward from the place name and the plant name シャクナゲ (rhododendron).