満開

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 満開 (まんかい), full 満 and opening 開 combine to denote full bloom.
• Basic usage: 満開 is the state in which flowers are fully or almost fully open.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Full bloom versus early flowering
  • 満開になった marks the change into that state, while 満開の modifies flowers or trees already there.