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Flower language (Hanakotoba) refers to symbolic words assigned to flowers and plants based on their color, shape, fragrance, and variety. It serves as a guide when choosing flowers as gifts or expressing emotions. Introduced to Japan from Europe around the Meiji era, various flowers now have established meanings. The meaning can vary depending on color and number of stems, making it important to choose appropriately for the recipient and occasion.

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    <code>01</code>
    <slug>rose</slug>
    <name>Rose</name>
    <description>A flower beloved worldwide as a symbol of love and beauty.</description>
    <floweringSeason>5月〜11月</floweringSeason>
    <meaningsByColor_black>Eternal love, you are mine</meaningsByColor_black>
    <meaningsByColor_blue>Miracle, dreams come true, divine blessing</meaningsByColor_blue>
    <meaningsByColor_green>Calm, bringing hope, healing</meaningsByColor_green>
    <meaningsByColor_orange>Bonds, trust, health, peace</meaningsByColor_orange>
    <meaningsByColor_pink>Elegance, grace, gratitude, refinement</meaningsByColor_pink>
    <meaningsByColor_purple>Dignity, pride, nobility, respect</meaningsByColor_purple>
    <meaningsByColor_red>I love you, love, passion, intense romance</meaningsByColor_red>
    <meaningsByColor_white>Purity, innocence, deep respect, I am worthy of you</meaningsByColor_white>
    <meaningsByColor_yellow>Friendship, trust, respect (also jealousy)</meaningsByColor_yellow>
    <origin>南ヨーロッパ、西アジア</origin>
    <meaningsByColor_basic></meaningsByColor_basic>
    <meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem></meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem>
    <meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByType_Casablanca></meaningsByType_Casablanca>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum>
    <meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily></meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily>
    <meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal></meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal>
    <meanings></meanings>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>02</code>
    <slug>carnation</slug>
    <name>Carnation</name>
    <description>A flower representing love and gratitude, known as the symbol of Mother&apos;s Day.</description>
    <floweringSeason>2月〜5月</floweringSeason>
    <meaningsByColor_black></meaningsByColor_black>
    <meaningsByColor_blue></meaningsByColor_blue>
    <meaningsByColor_green></meaningsByColor_green>
    <meaningsByColor_orange></meaningsByColor_orange>
    <meaningsByColor_pink>Passionate love</meaningsByColor_pink>
    <meaningsByColor_purple></meaningsByColor_purple>
    <meaningsByColor_red>Love for mother</meaningsByColor_red>
    <meaningsByColor_white>Living affection, unchanging love for deceased mother</meaningsByColor_white>
    <meaningsByColor_yellow>Contempt</meaningsByColor_yellow>
    <origin>南ヨーロッパ、西アジア</origin>
    <meaningsByColor_basic></meaningsByColor_basic>
    <meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem></meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem>
    <meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByType_Casablanca></meaningsByType_Casablanca>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum>
    <meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily></meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily>
    <meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal></meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal>
    <meanings></meanings>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>03</code>
    <slug>tulip</slug>
    <name>Tulip</name>
    <description>A representative spring flower expressing thoughtfulness.</description>
    <floweringSeason>3月〜5月</floweringSeason>
    <meaningsByColor_black></meaningsByColor_black>
    <meaningsByColor_blue></meaningsByColor_blue>
    <meaningsByColor_green></meaningsByColor_green>
    <meaningsByColor_orange></meaningsByColor_orange>
    <meaningsByColor_pink>Budding love</meaningsByColor_pink>
    <meaningsByColor_purple>Eternal love</meaningsByColor_purple>
    <meaningsByColor_red>Declaration of love</meaningsByColor_red>
    <meaningsByColor_white>Lost love</meaningsByColor_white>
    <meaningsByColor_yellow>Hopeless love</meaningsByColor_yellow>
    <origin>中央アジア、トルコ</origin>
    <meaningsByColor_basic>Thoughtfulness</meaningsByColor_basic>
    <meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem></meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem>
    <meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByType_Casablanca></meaningsByType_Casablanca>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum>
    <meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily></meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily>
    <meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal></meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal>
    <meanings></meanings>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>04</code>
    <slug>sunflower</slug>
    <name>Sunflower</name>
    <description>Known as the flower that follows the sun, representing admiration and love.</description>
    <floweringSeason>7月〜9月</floweringSeason>
    <meaningsByColor_black></meaningsByColor_black>
    <meaningsByColor_blue></meaningsByColor_blue>
    <meaningsByColor_green></meaningsByColor_green>
    <meaningsByColor_orange></meaningsByColor_orange>
    <meaningsByColor_pink></meaningsByColor_pink>
    <meaningsByColor_purple></meaningsByColor_purple>
    <meaningsByColor_red></meaningsByColor_red>
    <meaningsByColor_white></meaningsByColor_white>
    <meaningsByColor_yellow></meaningsByColor_yellow>
    <origin>北アメリカ</origin>
    <meaningsByColor_basic></meaningsByColor_basic>
    <meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem>Love at first sight</meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem>
    <meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems>Let&apos;s get married</meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems>Beloved</meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems>Will you be my wife</meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems>Declaration of love</meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems>Secret love</meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems>Be with me forever</meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems>Eternal love</meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByType_Casablanca></meaningsByType_Casablanca>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum>
    <meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily></meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily>
    <meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal></meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal>
    <meanings></meanings>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>05</code>
    <slug>lily</slug>
    <name>Lily</name>
    <description>A sacred and noble flower symbolizing purity and dignity.</description>
    <floweringSeason>5月〜9月</floweringSeason>
    <meaningsByColor_black>Love, curse, revenge</meaningsByColor_black>
    <meaningsByColor_blue></meaningsByColor_blue>
    <meaningsByColor_green></meaningsByColor_green>
    <meaningsByColor_orange>Splendor, joy, frivolity</meaningsByColor_orange>
    <meaningsByColor_pink>Vanity, elegance, wealth and prosperity</meaningsByColor_pink>
    <meaningsByColor_purple></meaningsByColor_purple>
    <meaningsByColor_red>Vanity, purity, innocence</meaningsByColor_red>
    <meaningsByColor_white>Purity, innocence, dignity, naivety, nobility</meaningsByColor_white>
    <meaningsByColor_yellow>Cheerfulness, anxiety, falsehood</meaningsByColor_yellow>
    <origin>北半球の温帯地域</origin>
    <meaningsByColor_basic></meaningsByColor_basic>
    <meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem></meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem>
    <meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByType_Casablanca>Glory, celebration, nobility</meaningsByType_Casablanca>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum>Truthfulness, sweetness</meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum>Being in the spotlight, filial piety</meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum>
    <meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily>Purity, unstained heart, innocence</meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily>
    <meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal>Sorrow of love, painful love</meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal>
    <meanings></meanings>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>06</code>
    <slug>cherry-blossom</slug>
    <name>Cherry Blossom</name>
    <description>Beloved as Japan&apos;s national flower, symbolizing beauty and transience.</description>
    <floweringSeason>3月〜4月</floweringSeason>
    <meaningsByColor_black></meaningsByColor_black>
    <meaningsByColor_blue></meaningsByColor_blue>
    <meaningsByColor_green></meaningsByColor_green>
    <meaningsByColor_orange></meaningsByColor_orange>
    <meaningsByColor_pink></meaningsByColor_pink>
    <meaningsByColor_purple></meaningsByColor_purple>
    <meaningsByColor_red></meaningsByColor_red>
    <meaningsByColor_white></meaningsByColor_white>
    <meaningsByColor_yellow></meaningsByColor_yellow>
    <origin>日本</origin>
    <meaningsByColor_basic></meaningsByColor_basic>
    <meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem></meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem>
    <meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByType_Casablanca></meaningsByType_Casablanca>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum>
    <meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily></meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily>
    <meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal></meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal>
    <meanings>Beauty of spirit, graceful woman, purity, abundance, prosperity, determination</meanings>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>07</code>
    <slug>hydrangea</slug>
    <name>Hydrangea</name>
    <description>A flower representing changing affection that colors the rainy season.</description>
    <floweringSeason>6月〜7月</floweringSeason>
    <meaningsByColor_black></meaningsByColor_black>
    <meaningsByColor_blue></meaningsByColor_blue>
    <meaningsByColor_green></meaningsByColor_green>
    <meaningsByColor_orange></meaningsByColor_orange>
    <meaningsByColor_pink></meaningsByColor_pink>
    <meaningsByColor_purple></meaningsByColor_purple>
    <meaningsByColor_red></meaningsByColor_red>
    <meaningsByColor_white></meaningsByColor_white>
    <meaningsByColor_yellow></meaningsByColor_yellow>
    <origin>日本、中国</origin>
    <meaningsByColor_basic></meaningsByColor_basic>
    <meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem></meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem>
    <meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByType_Casablanca></meaningsByType_Casablanca>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum>
    <meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily></meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily>
    <meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal></meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal>
    <meanings>Fickleness, indifference, heartlessness, family bonds, unity</meanings>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>08</code>
    <slug>cosmos</slug>
    <name>Cosmos</name>
    <description>A flower symbolizing harmony and peace, swaying in the autumn sky.</description>
    <floweringSeason>9月〜11月</floweringSeason>
    <meaningsByColor_black></meaningsByColor_black>
    <meaningsByColor_blue></meaningsByColor_blue>
    <meaningsByColor_green></meaningsByColor_green>
    <meaningsByColor_orange></meaningsByColor_orange>
    <meaningsByColor_pink></meaningsByColor_pink>
    <meaningsByColor_purple></meaningsByColor_purple>
    <meaningsByColor_red></meaningsByColor_red>
    <meaningsByColor_white></meaningsByColor_white>
    <meaningsByColor_yellow></meaningsByColor_yellow>
    <origin>メキシコ</origin>
    <meaningsByColor_basic></meaningsByColor_basic>
    <meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem></meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem>
    <meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByType_Casablanca></meaningsByType_Casablanca>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum>
    <meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily></meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily>
    <meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal></meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal>
    <meanings>Harmony, peace, maiden&apos;s innocence, humility</meanings>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>09</code>
    <slug>pansy</slug>
    <name>Pansy</name>
    <description>A flower with a face-like appearance representing memories and affection.</description>
    <floweringSeason>11月〜5月</floweringSeason>
    <meaningsByColor_black></meaningsByColor_black>
    <meaningsByColor_blue></meaningsByColor_blue>
    <meaningsByColor_green></meaningsByColor_green>
    <meaningsByColor_orange></meaningsByColor_orange>
    <meaningsByColor_pink></meaningsByColor_pink>
    <meaningsByColor_purple></meaningsByColor_purple>
    <meaningsByColor_red></meaningsByColor_red>
    <meaningsByColor_white></meaningsByColor_white>
    <meaningsByColor_yellow></meaningsByColor_yellow>
    <origin>ヨーロッパ</origin>
    <meaningsByColor_basic></meaningsByColor_basic>
    <meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem></meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem>
    <meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByType_Casablanca></meaningsByType_Casablanca>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum>
    <meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily></meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily>
    <meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal></meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal>
    <meanings>Memories, think of me, contemplation, trust</meanings>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>10</code>
    <slug>orchid</slug>
    <name>Orchid</name>
    <description>Symbolizing happiness and glamour as a noble and elegant flower.</description>
    <floweringSeason>種類による</floweringSeason>
    <meaningsByColor_black></meaningsByColor_black>
    <meaningsByColor_blue></meaningsByColor_blue>
    <meaningsByColor_green></meaningsByColor_green>
    <meaningsByColor_orange></meaningsByColor_orange>
    <meaningsByColor_pink></meaningsByColor_pink>
    <meaningsByColor_purple></meaningsByColor_purple>
    <meaningsByColor_red></meaningsByColor_red>
    <meaningsByColor_white></meaningsByColor_white>
    <meaningsByColor_yellow></meaningsByColor_yellow>
    <origin>熱帯・亜熱帯地域（世界中に分布）</origin>
    <meaningsByColor_basic></meaningsByColor_basic>
    <meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem></meaningsByNumber_1_u20_stem>
    <meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_108_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_11_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_12_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_3_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_7_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_9_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems></meaningsByNumber_99_u20_stems>
    <meaningsByType_Casablanca></meaningsByType_Casablanca>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_longiflorum>
    <meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum></meaningsByType_Lilium_u20_maculatum>
    <meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily></meaningsByType_Madonna_u20_lily>
    <meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal></meaningsByType_Solomon_u27_s_u20_seal>
    <meanings>Happiness flies in, glamorous, elegant, noble</meanings>
  </item>
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