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Flower

はな (hana)

JLPT N5

Interesting Fact

Every spring, millions of people gather beneath blooming cherry trees for "Hanami (花見)," 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 flowers—it's about celebrating a moment that won't last.

Memory Trick

The top is a plant (艹). The bottom means change (化). When a simple plant transforms into something beautiful, it becomes a flower: 花.

Readings

Onyomi: カ (ka)

Kunyomi: はな (hana)

Example Words

はな (hana)
Flower
花火
はなび (hanabi)
Fireworks
花見
はなみ (hanami)
Flower viewing
生花
せいか (seika)
Fresh flowers

Example Sentence

公園にきれいな花があります。

こうえん に きれいな はな が あります。

kouen ni kireina hana ga arimasu

There are beautiful flowers in the park.

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