華
はな
hana
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 98 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
華 is the kanji for "Flower". The most common reading is はな (hana). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Flower
Also : Petal · Shine · Glory
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Readings
kunはな/ hanaonか/ kaonけ/ ke
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
艹
Example Sentences
彼女の赤いドレスは実に華やかだった。
かのじょのあかいどれすはじつにはなやかだった。
Her red dress was truly glamorous.
若手俳優の出演する華のある舞台だった。
わかてはいゆうのしゅつえんするはなのあるぶたいだった。
It was a splendid stage featuring young actors.
Vocabulary using 華
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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