(花を〜) 生ける, 活ける
(はなを～) いける
hanawoikeru
JLPT N1VocabularyLevel 87 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
(花を〜) 生ける, 活ける ((はなを～) いける (hanawoikeru)) means "to arrange (flowers)". It is read (はなを～) いける (hanawoikeru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to arrange (flowers)
Also : to do ikebana · to place flowers in a vase
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Example Sentences
花を生けて客間を華やかに飾った。
はなをいけてきゃくまをはなやかにかざった。
Flowers were arranged to adorn the guest room beautifully.
師から学んだ技で花を活けた。
しからまなんだわざではなをいけた。
Flowers were arranged using the technique learned from the master.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated May 19, 2026
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