A flower in the stage just before it blooms, representing potential and anticipation of future beauty.
A term used metaphorically to describe a young person with promising prospects who has not yet fully developed their abilities or talents.
Example:
バラのつぼみは摘めるうちに摘め。
A specialized sensory structure located on the surface of the tongue that plays a crucial role in detecting and differentiating various tastes such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.
Small, bud-like organs present primarily on the tongue, composed of taste cells and supporting cells, that serve as the primary receptors for taste in vertebrates, with humans having approximately 10,000 of these structures.
An egg-shaped cluster of sensory cells embedded in the mucous membrane of the tongue, responsible for the perception of taste, allowing individuals to experience and identify different flavor profiles.
A developing stage of a flower, characterized by its closed, undeveloped form, which has not yet bloomed.
The early phase in the flowering process, indicating potential growth and future blossoming.
A botanical term representing the immature, non-opened flower that signifies the beginning of flowering in a plant.