華: the kanji for flower; splendor
華 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means flower; splendor. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
華 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
華 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
カ (ka)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 豪華ごうか · gōka | luxurious |
| 華麗かれい · karei | splendid; elegant |
| 中華ちゅうか · chūka | Chinese (cuisine) |
ケ (ke)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 散華さんげ · sange | scattering flowers (Buddhist rite); dying gloriously |
はな (hana)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 華やかはなやか · hanayaka | gorgeous; brilliant |
| 華々しいはなばなしい · hanabanashii | splendid; spectacular … |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 豪華な食事を楽しんだ。Gōka na shokuji o tanoshinda.We enjoyed a luxurious meal.
- 昼ご飯に中華料理を食べた。Hirugohan ni chūka ryōri o tabeta.I had Chinese food for lunch.
- 会場は華やかな雰囲気だった。Kaijō wa hanayaka na fun'iki datta.The venue had a festive atmosphere.
- 選手は華麗な技を見せた。Senshu wa karei na waza o miseta.The athlete showed off splendid skills.
- …彼は華々しいデビューを飾った。Kare wa hanabanashii debyū o kazatta.He made a spectacular debut.
Questions about 華
How many strokes does 華 have?
華 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 華?
The on readings are ka (カ), ke (ケ). The kun readings are hana (はな).
What JLPT level is 華?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 華
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.