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花言葉

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 花言葉

なことば
花詞
Noun
Freq #26514
1

language of flowers (e.g. the use of red roses to signify love); floriography

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 578
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

flower

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はな
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

say
word

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とき
12 strokes
Frequency: 414
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

leaf
plane
lobe
needle
blade
spear
counter for flat things
fragment
piece

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
12 strokes
Frequency: 1636
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

part of speech
words
poetry

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ことば
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