Flower
γ―γͺ (hana)
Interesting Fact
Every spring, millions of people gather beneath blooming cherry trees for "Hanami (θ±θ¦)," or flower viewing. Parks fill with families, friends, and coworkers sharing food and drinks under a canopy of pink blossoms. The flowers last only a short time, which is exactly what makes them so special. For many Japanese people, hanami isn't just about seeing flowersβit's about celebrating a moment that won't last.
Memory Trick
The top is a plant (θΉ). The bottom means change (ε). When a simple plant transforms into something beautiful, it becomes a flower: θ±.
Readings
Onyomi: γ« (ka)
Kunyomi: γ―γͺ (hana)
Example Words
Example Sentence
ε ¬εγ«γγγγͺθ±γγγγΎγγ
γγγγ γ« γγγγͺ γ―γͺ γ γγγΎγγ
kouen ni kireina hana ga arimasu
There are beautiful flowers in the park.