How to Write 華 (splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 華 (splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (華)
Primary Radical (部首): 艸 — くさかんむり (grass)
Radical Position: Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri))
Semantic Theme: Herbs, grass, flowers, vegetation, and botanical life
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
艸 (meaning) + 化 (sound カ)
Derived from the meaning radical 艸 (くさかんむり (grass)) and the phonetic component 化, giving the on-reading カ / ケ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 華
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 華 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 華?
The Japanese character 華 (splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster) has 10 strokes (10画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 10 strokes of 華 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 華?
For the Kanji 華 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is カ, ケ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is はな. Its primary English meaning is "splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 華?
The Kanji 華 (splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster) is written with 10 strokes (JLPT N1). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 華 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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