A petal of a flower; one of the parts that make up a flower, often colored or shaped to attract pollinators. Commonly called 花びら in everyday speech.
桜の花弁が風に舞って川に落ちた。
Cherry blossom petals danced in the wind and fell into the river.
花弁の色は品種によって大きく異なる。
Petal colors vary greatly depending on the variety.
彼女は花弁を集めて押し花にした。
She collected petals and made pressed flowers.
花弁の縁が薄く波打っているのが特徴だ。
The petal edges are slightly wavy, which is a characteristic feature.