Japanese

やか

はなやか
Meaning: brilliant; gorgeous; showy
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

華
や
か

Example sentences

She appeared at the party venue wearing a gorgeous dress.
彼は華やかな経歴の持ち主だ。
He has a brilliant career history.
貴女は華やかなドレスを纏っていた。
The noblewoman was wearing a gorgeous dress.
華やかな宮廷の生活に憧れる。
I long for the glamorous life of the imperial court.
十二月になると、街はクリスマスの飾りで華やかになる。
When it becomes December, the town becomes colorful with Christmas decorations.
優勝したチームが華やかなパレードを行った。
The winning team held a spectacular parade.
花火大会のフィナーレはとても華やかだった。
The finale of the fireworks display was very spectacular.
オリンピックの開会式は、世界中の人々が注目する華やかなイベントだ。
The Olympic opening ceremony is a grand event that people all over the world watch.
彼女は華やかな授賞式で最優秀賞を受け取った
She received the top prize at a glamorous award ceremony.
小学校の運動会で、鼓笛隊が華やかなパレードを披露した。
At the elementary school sports day, the drum and fife band performed a colorful parade.

Usage Notes

Describes something bright, beautiful, and eye-catching like flowers in bloom.

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