花 – Flower (Ka / Hana Kanji)
Learn the meaning, Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, stroke order, common vocabulary, and example sentences for the Japanese Kanji 花.
Kanji 花 Readings – Onyomi & Kunyomi
花 has both an Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading and Kunyomi (native Japanese) readings, each used in different word contexts.
Used in compound words such as 花粉 (kafun – pollen) and 花瓶 (kabin – flower vase).
Used to mean a flower, as in 綺麗な花が咲いています (kirei na hana ga saite imasu).
花 Stroke Order – How to Write 花
花 is written with 7 strokes. Follow the numbered order below to write it correctly.
💡 Tip: Write the grass radical on top consisting of the horizontal line and two vertical matching strokes, followed by the left vertical drop, horizontal turning stroke, internal vertical line, and closing horizontal base stroke.
Common Words Using 花 (Vocabulary List)
Here are 6 essential words that use the kanji 花, worth memorizing first.
Example Sentences with 花
See 花 used in real, natural Japanese sentences with Kanji, Kana, Romaji and English meaning.
庭に綺麗な花が咲いています。
にわに きれいな はなが さいています。
Niwa ni kirei na hana ga saite imasu.
There are beautiful flowers blooming in the garden.
夏休みに花火を見ました。
なつやすみに はなびを みました。
Natsuyasumi ni hanabi o mimashita.
I watched fireworks during the summer vacation.
春に友達と花見をします。
はるに ともだちと はなみを します。
Haru ni tomodachi to hanami o shimasu.
I go flower viewing with my friends in the spring.
彼女に赤い花をプレゼントしました。
かのじょに あかい はなを ぷれぜんとしました。
Kanojo ni akai hana o purezento shimashita.
I gave red flowers as a present to my girlfriend.
花瓶に花を生けました。
かびんに はなを いけました。
Kabin ni hana o ikemashita.
I arranged flowers in a vase.
Frequently Asked Questions About 花
What does the Kanji 花 mean?
花 means "flower." It is a fundamental JLPT N5 kanji used in words like 花 (hana, flower) and 花火 (hanabi, fireworks).
What is the Onyomi reading of 花?
The primary Onyomi reading of 花 is カ (ka), as seen in compound words like 花粉 (kafun, pollen) and 花瓶 (kabin, vase).
What is the Kunyomi reading of 花?
The main Kunyomi reading is はな (hana) when referring to a flower.
How many strokes does 花 have?
花 is written with 7 strokes.
Is 花 a JLPT N5 kanji?
Yes, 花 is an essential JLPT N5 kanji taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school.
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