Gay in Japanese

"gay" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

煌びやか

kirabiyaka

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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

華

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splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster, ostentatious, showy, gay, gorgeous

Reading: ka

10 strokes · beautiful, nature, dynamic

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Where it comes from

Shape of plants blooming. Beautiful and flourishing.

What it carries

Gorgeous, Chinese, prosperity. Represents beauty and glory.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for gay?

The most common kanji for "gay" is 華, read as ka. It means splendor, flower, petal. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 華 have?

華 has 10 strokes.