godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Literal blooming of flowers. Used for plants opening their blossoms.
春になると、庭の桜が花開く。
In spring, the cherry blossoms in the garden bloom.
この花は夜
This flower blooms at night.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
flourish; blossom; become widespread
Figurative use: a civilization, talent, culture, or movement flourishes and spreads. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
彼の才能は海外で花開いた。
His talent blossomed overseas.
この地域で新しい文化が花開いた。
A new culture flourished in this region.