蓮(れん)
Cherry blossoms in the park
You're friends, having a picnic under the cherry blossoms in spring.
Words
桜
sakura
cherry blossoms
花見
hanami
cherry blossom viewing
満開
mankai
in full bloom
花びら
hanabira
flower petal
レジャーシート
rejāshīto
picnic sheet
弁当
bentō
boxed lunch
公園
kōen
park
散る
chiru
to fall, scatter (petals)
風
kaze
wind, breeze
きれい
kirei
pretty, beautiful
Set phrases
いただきます
itadakimasu
Thanks for the food / let's eat
Say it right before you start eating the picnic food.
わー、きれい
wā, kirei
Wow, it's beautiful
A natural reaction when you first look up at the blossoms.
ちょっと寒くない?
chotto samuku nai?
Isn't it a little cold?
Casual way to check in about the spring chill while sitting outside.
一枚どうぞ
ichimai dōzo
Here, have one
When offering a snack, a sandwich, or a piece of something.
来年もまた来よう
rainen mo mata koyō
Let's come again next year
A warm closing line as the hanami outing winds down.

