花
[ha̠na̠]
In Japanese, hana means flower.
The term refers to the colorful part of a plant that often smells sweet and produces seeds.
Which one should you use?
While the word hana can mean 'nose' depending on the context and the kanji used, the word for flower is written as 花. The character 華 is also a way to say hana, but it carries a more poetic and elegant connotation.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be aware that when speaking, the word hana can also mean 'nose' depending on the context and the kanji used.
Did you know?
- The term hana-kotoba refers to a complex traditional language of flowers where specific plants and colors convey secret messages to the recipient.
- The word hana can describe the 'prime' or 'best part' of something, such as the most flavorful part of a fish or the peak of a season.
- In traditional Japanese fireworks displays, the explosions are called hanabi, which literally translates to 'fire flowers'.
Examples in context
- 彼女は美しい花を育てています。She grows beautiful flowers.
- 彼の庭には華々しい花が咲いている。Colorful flowers bloom in his garden.
- 今日はきれいな花を見つけたよ。I found a beautiful flower today.
- この花はとても美しいですね。This flower is very beautiful, isn't it?
- 花が咲きました。The flower has bloomed.
- 公園にきれいな花が咲いています。Kōen ni kireina hana ga saite imasu.Beautiful flowers are blooming in the park.
- この花はとてもいい香りがします。Kono hana wa totemo ii kaori ga shimasu.This flower has a very nice scent.
- 庭に赤い花を植えました。Niwa ni akai hana o uemashita.I planted red flowers in the garden.
Example conversation
Two people are walking through a botanical garden.
- 陽葵 Himariあ、あそこにきれいな花がありますね。A, asoko ni kireina hana ga arimasu ne.Oh, there are beautiful flowers over there.
- 蓮 Ren本当だ。とても華やかですね。Hontō da. Totemo hanayaka desu ne.You're right. They are very colorful.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮さんも、この花が好きですか？Ren-san mo, kono hana ga suki desu ka?Ren, do you like these flowers too?
- 蓮 Renはい、大好きです。Hai, daisuki desu.Yes, I love them.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 花, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
