aster; Tartarian aster; Michaelmas daisy
Refers to the flowering plant Aster tataricus, known for its purple blooms in autumn.
Asters are blooming in the garden.
Katakana spelling is the most common written form for this plant name.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
Contains outdated kanji; not recommended for modern use.
The Japanese name シオン is derived from the Chinese name 紫菀 (zǐwǎn). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.