Flower in Japanese
"flower" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
花
hana
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "flower". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
花 is the everyday word and the one on every sign and menu. 華 is the same flower lifted into the figurative — splendour, brilliance, the Chinese nation (中華). Choose 花 for a flower and 華 for what a flower suggests.
Top pick
flower
Reading: ka
7 strokes · beautiful, nature, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of '艹' (grass) and '化' (change). Grass transformed into something beautiful.
What it carries
Beauty, transience, seasons. Symbolizes Japanese aesthetics seen in hanami culture.
Related kanji for "flower"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for flower?
The most common kanji for "flower" is 花, read as ka. It means flower. Related kanji: 華 (flower).
How many strokes does 花 have?
花 has 7 strokes.