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花
花 (readings: か, はな; Japanese kanji) means “flower”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 花火 (fireworks).
What does 花 mean?
| Kanji | 花 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | flower |
| Readings | か, はな |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 花
花 is read か or はな depending on the word.
Example words with 花
| Example | 花火 (fireworks) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14