Man-kai describes the state where all flowers on a tree have fully opened, representing the peak of their beauty.
30초 단어
- Refers to trees with all flowers fully opened.
- Commonly used to describe the peak of cherry blossoms.
- Indicates the most visually impressive stage of blooming.
概要
「満開（まんかい）」は、木に咲く花がすべて開ききった状態を指す名詞です。単に花が咲いているだけでなく、最も美しく、見応えがあるピークの状態を強調します。2) 使用パターン: 主に「満開になる」「満開を迎える」「満開の桜」のように使われます。動詞として使う場合は「桜が満開だ」のように、名詞を述語的に用いることが多いです。3) 一般的な文脈: 春の桜の季節にニュースや天気予報で頻繁に耳にします。また、梅、桃、ひまわりなど、多くの花が一度に咲く植物に対しても広く用いられます。4) 類語との比較: 「開花（かいか）」は花が咲き始めること、「見頃（みごろ）」は最も美しい時期全般を指しますが、「満開」は「すべての花が開いた」という物理的な状態に焦点を当てています。
예시
公園の桜が満開です。
everydayThe cherry blossoms in the park are in full bloom.
今年は例年より早く満開を迎えました。
formalThis year, the flowers reached full bloom earlier than usual.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
満開の桜の下で
Under the full-bloomed cherry blossoms
자주 혼동되는 단어
Kaikai refers to the moment the first few flowers open. Man-kai refers to the state when the entire tree is covered in flowers.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
Man-kai is a neutral to formal term used in both casual conversation and weather reports. It is strictly used for flowers and plants. Avoid using it to describe non-botanical things.
자주 하는 실수
Some learners confuse man-kai with the act of blooming itself. Remember that man-kai is a state, not the process of opening. Do not use it for people or abstract concepts.
Tips
Use for peak visual beauty
When describing scenery, use man-kai to emphasize that the tree is completely covered in flowers. It creates a vivid mental image for the listener.
Not for small plants
While used for many plants, it sounds slightly unnatural for tiny garden flowers. It is best reserved for trees or large bushes.
The importance of cherry blossoms
In Japan, tracking the man-kai of cherry blossoms is a major national event. People plan picnics, called hanami, specifically around this time.
어원
The word is composed of 'man' (full/complete) and 'kai' (bloom/flower). It has been used in Japanese literature for centuries to describe the peak of spring beauty.
문화적 맥락
The concept of man-kai is deeply tied to the Japanese aesthetic of 'mono no aware' or the appreciation of fleeting beauty. Because the peak is short, people cherish it intensely.
암기 팁
Think of 'man' (full) and 'kai' (bloom). Imagine a tree so full of flowers that you cannot see the branches anymore.
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문桜や梅、桃など、木に咲く花に対して使います。草花に対しても使えますが、木の花に対して使うのが一般的です。
満開はすべての花が開いた状態を指しますが、見頃は花が最も美しく見える時期全般を指します。満開は必ずしも見頃の期間と一致するわけではありません。
はい、正しいです。花が咲き進んで満開の状態に達することを「満開になる」と表現します。
花が散り始めることを「散り始め」や「落花（らっか）」と言います。また、まだ咲いていない状態は「つぼみ」と言います。
셀프 테스트
今週末、桜が___を迎えます。
桜がすべて咲き開くピークの状態を指す「満開」が最も適しています。
점수: /1
Summary
Man-kai describes the state where all flowers on a tree have fully opened, representing the peak of their beauty.
- Refers to trees with all flowers fully opened.
- Commonly used to describe the peak of cherry blossoms.
- Indicates the most visually impressive stage of blooming.
Use for peak visual beauty
When describing scenery, use man-kai to emphasize that the tree is completely covered in flowers. It creates a vivid mental image for the listener.
Not for small plants
While used for many plants, it sounds slightly unnatural for tiny garden flowers. It is best reserved for trees or large bushes.
The importance of cherry blossoms
In Japan, tracking the man-kai of cherry blossoms is a major national event. People plan picnics, called hanami, specifically around this time.
예시
2 / 2公園の桜が満開です。
The cherry blossoms in the park are in full bloom.
今年は例年より早く満開を迎えました。
This year, the flowers reached full bloom earlier than usual.
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