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花魁

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 花魁

華魁
いらん
Noun
Freq #47202
1

Historical term

oiran; high-ranking courtesan

2

Archaic

prostitute

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
14 strokes
Frequency: 2108
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

charging ahead of others

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さきがけ
かしら
10 strokes
Frequency: 1085
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

splendor
flower
petal
shine
luster
ostentatious
showy
gay
gorgeous

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はな
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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