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How to say 'Showy' in Japanese | 華やか

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The Japanese word for Showy is 'Hanayaka', written as 華やか in Japanese.'Showy' in hiragana is はなやか.

    word

    華やか

    Meaning

    Showy

    Reading

    はなやか

    hanayaka

    Kanji

    華China, Splendor

    Explanation

    The Japanese adjective '華やか (はなやか)' means 'showy' or 'gorgeous'. It is used to describe something that is visually striking, vibrant, or splendid, often in a way that attracts attention. This word is commonly used to describe events, decorations, or appearances that are lively and colorful. For example: The party was showy「そのパーティーは華やかだった」(そのパーティーははなやかだった). Her dress is gorgeous「彼女のドレスは華やかだ」(かのじょのドレスははなやかだ). The festival was vibrant and lively「その祭りは華やかで活気があった」(そのまつりははなやかでかっきがあった).

    Part Of Speech

    adjective

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    8

    Frequency

    7438

    Composition

    kanji-hiragana

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 華やか

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    華

    Meaning

    China, Splendor

Hiragana in the Word 華やか

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

  • hiragana

    や

    Reading

    Ya

  • hiragana

    か

    Reading

    Ka

Words Related to 華やか Through the Kanji 華

This Word contains the Kanji 華 as well.

  • word

    中華

    Meaning

    China, Chinese

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'Hanayaka' means 'Showy' .

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