“Hosta” in Japanese
Short answer
Hosta in Japanese is “擬宝珠” (giboushi). Full meaning: ornamental railing top, bridge railing-post knob; Welsh onion flower, leek flower; hosta, plantain lily.
Other ways to say “Hosta” in Japanese
ギボシ
giboshi ornamental railing top, bridge railing-post knob; Welsh onion flower, leek flower; hosta, plantain lily
ぎぼし
giboshi ornamental railing top, bridge railing-post knob; Welsh onion flower, leek flower; hosta, plantain lily
ギボウシ
giboushi ornamental railing top, bridge railing-post knob; Welsh onion flower, leek flower; hosta, plantain lily
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