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ikebana

ikebana

1 8.9
A Japanese art of arranging flowers in a simple, balanced way
  • noun
  • /ɪkəˈbɑːnə/
  • Specialized
: ikebana
  • She attended a workshop to learn the intricate techniques of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement.
  • ikebana flower
  • ikebana flower arranging
  • Japanese ikebana

Examples

  • In her studio, she practices ikebana, skillfully arranging flowers to express balance and tranquility.

  • I even tried ikebana, and John is using these hair products.

    Lost in Translation (2003)

  • At every step in Ikebana, the flower arrangement is becoming more whole.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Americans became familiar for the first time with many elements of Japan's impressive culture and society, from sashimi to ikebana.

    Academic text (1991)

  • The art of Japanese flower arranging, Ikebana, involves a process of mindfully and patiently letting the whole emerge.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Ikebana is more than just flower arranging; it is the Japanese art of creating beauty through harmony.

Synonyms

flower arrangement
vsikebana
8 2.2

A group of flowers put together to look attractive

is a Japanese practice that adds cultural ritual and harmony focus
floral arrangement
vsikebana
5 2.9

A display of cut flowers placed neatly in a vase

is a Japanese art focusing on harmony and traditional aesthetics

How Structured

ikebana
  • Specialized
1 8.9
flower chain
1 2.9

Surface Forms

ikebana singular
ikebanas plural

Etymology

Ikebana comes from the Japanese parts ike and hana, where ike means 'to arrange' or 'to make alive' and hana means 'flower'. So ikebana literally means 'arranged flowers' or 'flowers made alive', which fits the art of creating simple, living flower displays.