#ikebana
I’m pretty sure this is not a big deal for most intermediate and even some beginner Japanese language learners, but it’s a first for me and it makes me feel motivated to learn more so I’m gonna share:
I’ve always struggled with the onyomi and kunyomi of kanji and today, I figured out a kanji that I didn’t know simply because I figured out the readings of the kanjis that make up the word.
The word was 生花 (いけばな), the art of Japanese flower arrangement, and incidentally something I find fascinating and hope to learn some day.
I’m sure most people I know would say I should have reached this milestone much earlier in the journey but it happens to be something I struggle with so I’m happy to have overcome it today.
“Pincushion” photography, 2020
“Bloom” 2020
Dried, crushed flowers, photography
“Yarn” 2020
Copyright John Grant, 2020
It’s been a while…
… but I’ve just started writing a new fic, and if you’re a Kenpachi slut like I am, you’ll like it.
The Mechanical Flower - TappingTheKeys - Bleach [Archive of Our Own]
This Week’s Ikebana
Reusing the pussy willow from the past few weeks, with calla lilies, yellow tulips, and blue bell flowers for spring feel around the minka.