華
splendor · flower · petal · shine · luster · ostentatious · showy · gay · gorgeous
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Description
Splendour - plants in full bloom. Gorgeous, flourishing, and showier than the plain character for flower.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of plants blooming. Beautiful and flourishing.
Symbolism
Gorgeous, Chinese, prosperity. Represents beauty and glory.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Garden with blooming flowers
Words & Expressions
Words written with 華
Four-Character Compounds
栄耀栄華
えいようえいが
wealth, prosperity, and arrogant splendor (splendour); (living sumptuously) intoxicated by wealth and power; luxury
豪華絢爛
ごうかけんらん
luxurious and gorgeous; magnificent
絢爛豪華
けんらんごうか
luxurious and gorgeous; splendid; dazzling
拈華微笑
ねんげみしょう
heart-to-heart communication; thought transference; holding a flower and subtly smiling
荘厳華麗
そうごんかれい
majestic and splendid
富貴栄華
ふうきえいが
wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor
Proverbs & Idioms
華を持たせる
はなをもたせる
To let someone else shine
To give someone else the credit
Anime & Manga
惡の華
The Flowers of Evil
A well-known work with 華 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 華 mean in Japanese?
華 means splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster, ostentatious, showy, gay, gorgeous. Splendour - plants in full bloom. Gorgeous, flourishing, and showier than the plain character for flower.
How do you read 華?
On'yomi: カ、ケ (KA, KE). Kun'yomi: はな (hana).
How many strokes does 華 have?
華 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 華 a good kanji for a tattoo?
華 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster, ostentatious, showy, gay, gorgeous. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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