noun
buttercup; Ranunculus japonicus
Refers specifically to the species Ranunculus japonicus, a common yellow wildflower in Japan. In everyday use, often written in katakana.
春になると、野原にキンポウゲがたくさん咲く。
In spring, many buttercups bloom in the fields.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing.
Alternate kanji form; very rare.
The Japanese name キンポウゲ (金鳳花) literally means 'golden phoenix flower', likely from the bright yellow petals. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.