Author Topic: Narcissus November 2020 (Read 4016 times)

Stefan B. · « **Reply #15 on:** November 25, 2020, 07:46:15 AM »

'Shiraume' means: white plum blossoms; white Japanese apricot; white-blossomed plum
https://www.tanoshiijapanese.com/dictionary/entry_details.cfm?entry_id=80519&

annew · « **Reply #16 on:** November 25, 2020, 09:35:10 AM »

Ah- the hotel boasts two 100-year-old red and white plum trees near its entrance. Anybody know how to pronounce it properly?

Maggi Young · « **Reply #17 on:** November 25, 2020, 11:19:59 AM »

Aha! We're getting there! Perhaps Tatsuo or another of our Japanese members can advise more?

koneko · « **Reply #18 on:** November 25, 2020, 02:07:43 PM »

They mentioned this point already. It means white plum.(白梅)
In addition, plum blossoms are considered culturally lucky charm in Japan because they bloom beautifully during the cold season,
and I guess that the flower name are more symbolic mean than similarity.