花

花 — flower

Learn the correct stroke order for 花 (flower), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 17 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)カka、ケke
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はなhana
Strokes7
Radical艸
Frequency#578
Meaningsflower

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 7 — start from the green dot

Common Words

火花ひばなsparknoun
花屋はなやflorist; flower shopnoun
花嫁はなよめbridenoun
花火はなびfireworksnoun
花形はながたfloral pattern; flourish; ornamentnoun
花見はなみcherry blossom viewing; flower viewingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 花 (flower) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 花 is #578, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

火花ひばな — spark
花屋はなや — florist; flower shop
花嫁はなよめ — bride

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 花 have?

The kanji 花 (flower) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 花?

花 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 花 mean?

花 means: flower. On'yomi readings: カ, ケ. Kun'yomi readings: はな.

What JLPT level is 花?

花 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.