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2003.07.04

Happy Friday! We've thought of a lovely way to finish the week - two flowers that are symbols of this wet, moody, melancholy season.

Enjoy!

Today's Lesson
HYDRANGEA / IRIS   あじさい／あやめ

Explanation

  • A hydrangea is the plant known as あじさい in Japan.

    An iris is the plant known as あやめ in Japan.
  • A hydrangea is the plant known as あじさい in Japan.

    An iris is the plant known as あやめ in Japan.

examples

  1. Hydrangeas always look their most beautiful during the rainy season.
  2. I've heard that the color of hydrangea flowers depends on the pH of the soil.
  3. We spent the day at an iris festival at a temple in Kamakura.
  4. The irises in my garden are in full bloom now.

Here's to flower power and your best weekend ever!