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Kanji for Flower
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “flower”: 花、華. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
flower
A flower in bloom.
In Japan, 花 often means the cherry blossom itself.
7 strokes On reading カ、ケ (ka, ke) Kun reading はな (hana) JLPT N4
Dictionary meanings: flower
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ka
In Japan it appears in about 2,518 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
splendor
Splendor and brilliance; a flower in full bloom.
10 strokes On reading カ、ケ (ka, ke) Kun reading はな (hana) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ka, ke
In Japan it appears in about 1,741 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
More about 華 →Thinking of a tattoo? A single kanji like these is meaningful on its own, but ask a native speaker to check the exact form and stroke order before you commit.
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