KA KE hana (flower)
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The radical for grass/plants placed above the radical for change, to give a meaning of change in the state of plants, i.e. blossoming.
A listing of all on-yomi and kun-yomi readings:
on-yomi: KA KE
kun-yomi: hana
Nanori: wa
- KE, KA: flower.
- hana: flower, blossom, cherry blossoms, essence, spirit, pride; pearl; best days; youth; beautiful woman; flower arrangement; flower-card game.
- hana(yakana): gay, showy, brilliant, gorgeous.
- hanaya(gu): become brilliant.
花
花屋 (hanaya): Flower shop.
花束 (hanataba): Bouquet.
花祭り (hanamatsuri): Buddha's birthday festival (April 8).
花鳥風月 (kachoofuugetsu): beauties of nature; elegant pursuits..
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