How to say 'Fireworks' in Japanese | 花火

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The Japanese word for Fireworks is 'Hanabi', written as 花火 in Japanese.'Fireworks' in hiragana is はなび.

word

花火

Meaning

Fireworks

Reading

はなび

hanabi

Kanji

花Flower 火Fire

Explanation

The Japanese noun '花火 (はなび)' means 'fireworks'. This word is commonly used to describe the colorful explosive displays often seen during festivals, celebrations, or special events in Japan. Fireworks are a significant part of Japanese culture, especially during summer festivals. Example sentences: The fireworks were beautiful「花火がきれいでした」(はなびがきれいでした). We watched the fireworks at the festival「祭りで花火を見ました」(まつりではなびをみました). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something fleeting or spectacular, though this usage is less common.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5181

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 花火

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

花

Meaning

Flower

kanji

火

Meaning

Fire

Words Related to 花火 Through the Kanji 花

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 花 as well.

word

花

Meaning

Flower

word

花見

Meaning

Flower viewing

word

生け花

Meaning

Flower arranging

word

草花

Meaning

Flowers

word

花瓶

Meaning

Vase

word

花束

Meaning

Bouquet

word

花粉

Meaning

Pollen

word

花嫁

Meaning

Bride

word

花婿

Meaning

Groom

Words Related to 花火 Through the Kanji 火

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 火 as well.

word

火曜日

Meaning

Tuesday

word

火

Meaning

Fire

word

火力

Meaning

Firepower

word

火山

Meaning

Volcano

word

消火器

Meaning

Fire extinguisher

word

火災

Meaning

Fire

word

防火

Meaning

Fire prevention

word

噴火

Meaning

Eruption

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'Hanabi' means 'Fireworks' .

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