Japanese

Alternative forms

活ける

Verb

生ける ‎(transitive, ichidan conjugation, hiragana いける, romaji ikeru)

1. to put or arrange in a vase
2. to have life, to be living

Usage notes

Used of arranging flowers or other plants in a vase for decorative purposes.

Related terms

• 生きる
• 生かす

Derived terms

• 生け花