ベニバナインゲン

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Meanings

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noun

scarlet runner bean

usually written using kana alone

A legume grown for its ornamental red flowers and edible pods; also known as 花豆 (はなまめ).

Kanji

紅crimson, deep red
花flower
隠conceal, hide, cover
元beginning, former time, origin

Related words

花はな豆まめ
Synonym for scarlet runner bean; ベニバナインゲン is the more scientific/common katakana name, while 花豆 is a Japanese name often used in culinary contexts.

Built from

紅べに花ばな+インゲン

Written forms

ベニバナインゲン
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
紅べに花ばな隠いん元げん
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in botanical contexts; it is not a common form.

Etymology

From 紅花 (べにばな, 'safflower' or 'red flower') + 隠元 (いんげん, 'common bean'), referring to the plant's red flowers and its relation to beans. The katakana form is standard for this botanical name.