花 Kanji – flower

The Japanese kanji 花 can mean flower.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: flower
Onyomi: カ, ケ
Kunyomi: はな
Romaji: ka, ke, hana
JLPT: 4
Frequency Rank: 578

How is 花 read?

花 has the onyomi readings カ, ケ and the kunyomi reading はな.

In romaji, these readings can be written as ka, ke, hana.

Common Japanese Words Using 花

These common Japanese words contain 花. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

  • 火花(ひばな) — spark
  • 花(はな) — flower, blossom, bloom, petal
  • 花びら(はなびら) — petal
  • 花屋(はなや) — florist, flower shop
  • 花嫁(はなよめ) — bride
  • 花火(はなび) — fireworks
  • 花形(はながた) — floral pattern, flourish, ornament
  • 花見(はなみ) — cherry blossom viewing, flower viewing
  • 花盛り(はなざかり) — flowers in full bloom, time of year in which flowers are in full bloom
  • 花束(はなたば) — bunch of flowers, bouquet

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