also: はなつくり
floriculture; flower gardening
Refers to the cultivation of flowers as a hobby or profession. Can be used for both the activity and the field.
My grandmother has been absorbed in flower gardening since she retired.
Floriculture is thriving in this region.
floriculturist; flower grower
Refers to a person who grows flowers, especially as an occupation. Less common than the activity sense; often expressed as 花作りをする人 or 花卉栽培者 in modern Japanese.
He is a famous flower grower who developed a new variety of rose.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading はなづくり is the most common pronunciation.
Common kana-mixed spelling, using づくり instead of 作り.
Alternate spelling with つくり. Reading はなつくり is less common than はなづくり.
Compound of 花 (flower) and 作り (making/growing), from the verb 作る (to make/grow). The reading はなづくり reflects rendaku voicing of つくり to づくり.