Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Flower, elegance, magnificent

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Kanji Story

Imagine a garden filled with vibrant and beautiful flowers. This garden represents elegance and magnificence, embodied by the kanji '華'.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '華' is a higher level character that may appear in reading and kanji comprehension sections of the JLPT, particularly at the N1 level. Understanding its various readings and meanings will benefit your overall Japanese language proficiency.

Example Sentences

• 彼女は華やかなドレスを着ている。

  She is wearing a glamorous dress.

  かのじょははなやかなドレスをきている。

  kanojo wa hanayaka na doresu o kite iru.

  Pronunciation

• その庭園は美しい華で彩られている。

  The garden is adorned with beautiful flowers.

  そのていえんはうつくしいはなでいろどられている。

  sono teien wa utsukushii hana de irodorarete iru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は華やかな演技で観客を魅了した。

  He captivated the audience with his splendid performance.

  かれははなやかなえんぎでかんきゃくをみりょうした。

  kare wa hanayaka na engi de kankyaku o miryoushita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '華' is relatively common in written materials and can be encountered in the JLPT, especially at the higher N1 level.
• Pay attention to the various readings and meanings of '華', as it symbolizes elegance and magnificence in different contexts.
• Practicing writing the kanji will help reinforce its stroke order and improve your reading comprehension skills.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '華' is often used in given names or surnames to convey elegance or a connection to nature, such as names like '華子' (Hanako) or '華原' (Hanabara).