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hanahaki
What does hanahaki mean?
A made-up illness, originating in shoujo manga, in which a person suffering from one-sided love coughs up flower petals; it is only cured when the love is returned or through surgery that removes the feelings.
"The fanfic gives him hanahaki so his crush finally notices."
Origin
Japanese 花吐き (hanahaki), 'flower vomiting', a manga-born fictional condition.
Frequently asked questions
What is hanahaki?
It's a fictional disease in which someone with unrequited love coughs up flower petals, cured only if the love is returned or through surgery that removes the feelings.
Is hanahaki a real disease?
No — it's a made-up condition invented in shoujo manga and used widely as a romance trope in fanfiction.
Where does hanahaki come from?
From Japanese 花吐き ('flower vomiting'), a manga-born fictional illness.
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