Meaning

Primary

Showy

Alternatives

Gorgeous, Glamorous

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Something that is showy is showy.

Reading

はなやか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

For the reading, think about something that's showy... in particular, s (はな). Flowers are super showy, always showing off their colors and stuff.

Context

Context Sentences

サユリってすごく華やかだよね。

Sayuri is so gorgeous, isn't she?

いつか綺麗なドレスを着て、華やかなカクテルパーティーに行ってみたいな。

I want to go to a glamorous cocktail party in a beautiful dress someday.

華やかなパーティーでは、いつも一人だけ取り残されたような気分になる。

At glamorous parties, I always feel like I'm the only one left out.

あんなたはそうやって何でも華やかな笑顔でごまかせちゃうもんね。うらやましい!

You always manage to cover everything up with that bright and beautiful smile of yours. I'm jealous!

Kanji Composition