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華

華 — splendor, flower, petal

Learn the correct stroke order for 華 (splendor), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カka、ケke
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はなhana
Strokes10
Radical艸
Frequency#1085
Meaningssplendor, flower, petal, shine, luster, ostentatious, showy, gay, gorgeous

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

華美かびsplendor; splendour; gorgeousnessnoun
華麗かれいsplendid; magnificent; gorgeousna-adjective
豪華ごうかextravagant; lavish; opulentna-adjective
中華ちゅうかChinanoun
華道かどうflower arrangement; floral art; ikebananoun
中華街ちゅうかがいChinatownnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 華 (splendor) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 華 is #1085, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

華美かび — splendor; splendour; gorgeousness
華麗かれい — splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
豪華ごうか — extravagant; lavish; opulent

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 華 have?

The kanji 華 (splendor) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 華?

華 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 華 mean?

華 means: splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster, ostentatious, showy, gay, gorgeous. On'yomi readings: カ, ケ. Kun'yomi readings: はな.

What JLPT level is 華?

華 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.