Readings: カ (Onyomi), はな (Kunyomi)
Meaning: flower, blossom
花 is one of the most basic and beautiful kanji, meaning “flower.” It appears in words related to flowers, spring, and festivals like 花火 (fireworks) and 花見 (flower viewing).
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 艹 (grass/plant) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 7 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 1st Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | カ |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | はな |
How to Write – Stroke Order
花 consists of the grass radical 艹 on top and 化 (change) underneath. The combination represents blooming or blossoming plants.
- Start with the 艹 (grass) radical on top
- Write 化 underneath (person + hook)
Example Sentences
Japanese: 花がきれいですね。
Kana: はながきれいですね。
Romaji: Hana ga kirei desu ne.
English: The flowers are beautiful, aren’t they?
Japanese: 花を買いました。
Kana: はなをかいました。
Romaji: Hana o kaimashita.
English: I bought flowers.
Japanese: 花見に行きましょう。
Kana: はなみにいきましょう。
Romaji: Hanami ni ikimashou.
English: Let’s go flower viewing.
Vocabulary Using 花
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 花 | はな | flower |
| 花火 | はなび | fireworks |
| 花見 | はなみ | cherry blossom viewing |
| 花屋 | はなや | flower shop |
| 花束 | はなたば | bouquet |
🔗 N5 Grammar & Vocabulary
I’m a software engineer based in Japan, with experience in developing web and mobile applications. I’m passionate about technology, especially in DevOps, AI, and app development using platforms like AWS, Flutter, and Node.js. My goal is to build a website that shares knowledge about the Japanese language and IT, helping everyone learn and grow more easily in the digital era.
