Translation guide
Narcissus refers to a genus of spring-blooming bulbous plants, commonly known as daffodils. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is スイセン, which covers the plant in general. There are also more specific terms for certain varieties or cultural references.
Referring to the Narcissus plant or its flowers in everyday contexts.
The standard Japanese word for Narcissus, used for the plant and its flowers. Written in katakana, but also commonly seen in kanji as 水仙.
庭にスイセンが咲いています。
Narcissus are blooming in the garden.
Kanji form of スイセン. Often used in literary or formal contexts, or in plant names.
水仙の香りが好きです。
I like the scent of narcissus.
Distinguishing the large-trumpeted yellow daffodil from other narcissus varieties.
Literally 'trumpet narcissus', this is the common name for the daffodil variety with a large corona.
ラッパスイセンは春の訪れを感じさせます。
Daffodils make you feel the arrival of spring.
Referring to the character Narcissus from Greek mythology.
The standard transliteration of the Greek name Narcissus, used in mythological contexts.
ナルキッソスは水面に映る自分の姿に恋をした。
Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in the water.