花

JLPT N4

Flower

Readings

On’yomi: γ‚« (ka)
Kun’yomi: はγͺ (hana)
β€’ はγͺ (hana) – flower, blossom

Vocabulary

花
はγͺ
flower
θŠ±θ¦‹
はγͺみ
flower viewing
花火
はγͺび
fireworks
θŠ±ε±‹
はγͺγ‚„
florist
θŠ±η²‰
かちん
pollen

Example Sentences

θŠ±γŒε’²γγΎγ™γ€‚
はγͺ が さきます。
Flowers bloom.
θŠ±θ¦‹γ«θ‘ŒγγΎγ™γ€‚
はγͺみ に いきます。
I go flower viewing.
θŠ±η«γ‚’θ¦‹γΎγ™γ€‚
はγͺび γ‚’ みます。
I watch fireworks.
θŠ±ε±‹γ§θ²·γ„γΎγ™γ€‚
はγͺγ‚„ で かいます。
I buy at a flower shop.
θŠ±η²‰γŒε€šγ„γ§γ™γ€‚
かちん が γŠγŠγ„ です。
There is a lot of pollen.

Cultural Note

🌸 Flowers hold deep significance in Japanese culture:
β€’ Cherry blossoms (摜 / さくら) symbolize transience and beauty, celebrated during θŠ±θ¦‹ (hanami) festivals.
β€’ Flowers are central in Ikebana (flower arranging), poetry, and seasonal decorations.
β€’ Fireworks (花火) are considered flowers in the sky, reflecting a poetic view of nature.
β€’ Expressions like 花归 (star / top performer) highlight flowers as a metaphor for prominence or excellence.