noun
kerria; Japanese yellow rose
A deciduous shrub with bright yellow flowers, native to Japan and China. Often found in gardens and traditional settings.
庭に山吹が咲いている。
Kerria is blooming in the garden.
山吹の花は鮮やかな黄色だ。
The kerria flowers are a vivid yellow.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
bright golden yellow; amber
Only when written 山吹
Refers to the color of kerria flowers, a rich golden yellow. Used as a noun or with の to describe something of that color.
彼女は山吹色の着物を着ていた。
She wore a bright golden yellow kimono.
山吹の帯がよく似合う。
The amber-colored obi suits you well.
noun
Only when written 山吹
Historical term for a gold coin used in Japan, named after its yellow color. Not in modern currency use.
江戸時代には山吹と呼ばれる金貨が流通していた。
During the Edo period, a gold coin called yamabuki was in circulation.