Translation of Japanese word "花" to English
花
はな
[hana]
IPA: /hana/
Meaning
NounA colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.
How to use
花 (hana) — 'flower'. 花を飾る (hana wo kazaru) — decorate with flowers. お花見 (ohanami) — flower-viewing (cherry blossom picnic). 花束 (hanataba) — bouquet.
🇬🇧 English
flower
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 花
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はな
Romaji Transcription: hana
Example Sentences
花は美しいです。
はな は うつくしい です。
Flowers are beautiful.
花をプレゼントします。
はな を ぷれぜんと します。
I give flowers as a present.
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Common phrases
- お花見— cherry blossom viewing / hanami
- 花束— bouquet of flowers
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Frequency rank: #160 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "花" mean?▼
The Japanese word "花" means "flower" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "花"?▼
The word "花" is read as "はな" (hana). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "The beautiful part of a plant.".
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