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Yamato ( 大和) was an ancient name for Japan and, therefore, has nationalistic connotations. The name also contains a floral metaphor. The word nadeshiko refers to Dianthus superbus, a frilled pink carnation. [2] The word nadeshiko (撫子) also means beloved or dear child (lit. "child being petted"). The combination of these two meanings ...
Kanzashi ( 簪) are hair ornaments used in traditional Japanese hairstyles. The term kanzashi refers to a wide variety of accessories, including long, rigid hairpins, barrettes, fabric flowers and fabric hair ties.
Bishōnen ( 美少年, IPA: [bʲiɕo̞ꜜːnẽ̞ɴ] ⓘ; also transliterated bishounen) is a Japanese term literally meaning "beautiful youth (boy)" and describes an aesthetic that can be found in disparate areas in East Asia: a young man of androgynous beauty. This word originated from the Tang dynasty poem Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup by Du Fu. [3] It has always shown the strongest ...
Gentiana ( / ˌdʒɛntʃiˈeɪnə /) [2] is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the gentian family ( Gentianaceae ), the tribe Gentianeae, and the monophyletic subtribe Gentianinae. With over 300 species, it is considered a large genus. Gentians are notable for their mostly large trumpet-shaped flowers, which are often of an intense blue hue.
Blue hair. Blue hair does not naturally occur in human hair pigmentation, [1] although the hair of some animals (such as dog coats) is described as blue. Some people (typically of East Asian descent) are born with black hair that is so dark that it appears to have a metallic blue luster.
Lei (garland) A fragrant lei of fresh pikake ( Arabian jasmine) A lei ( / leɪ /) is a garland or wreath common in Hawaii, across Polynesia, and the Philippines. More loosely defined, a lei is any series of objects strung together with the intent to be worn. Lei of various styles are given as gifts to honour people throughout the Pacific, being ...
American cartoon characters. The main and recurring cast of Adventure Time, drawn by former lead character designer Andy Ristaino; listed here from left to right: Top Row: Lumpy Space Princess, Lady Rainicorn, Gunter (the penguin) Second Row from Top: Marceline, Ice King, Princess Bubblegum, Lemongrab. Third Row from Top: Flame Princess, Finn ...
The term " Japanese iris " encompasses three species of Irises cultivated in gardens or growing wild in Japan: hanashōbu ( Iris ensata ), kakitsubata ( Iris laevigata) and ayame ( Iris sanguinea ). Of these three species, I. ensata is the one most commonly referred to as "Japanese iris" outside Japan. The bluish purple color of the flowers of ...