観葉植物

かんようしょくぶつ
Alternative writings: 観用植物
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1A plant grown mainly for the beauty of its foliage and for decoration indoors or in gardens; a houseplant or ornamental foliage plant.

Noun

Examples

仕事場に観葉植物を置くと、雰囲気が和らぐ。

Putting houseplants in the office softens the atmosphere.

この観葉植物は日陰でも育てやすい品種だ。

This houseplant variety is easy to grow even in shade.

引っ越し先のリビングに似合う観葉植物を買った。

I bought a houseplant that fits well in the living room of my new place.