華々しい・華華しい・花々しい・花花しい|はなばなしいhanabanashii[5]nakadaka (mid-high)
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Which spelling to use
華々しい華々しい（はなばなしい） is the most common written form. Beginners should use it when writing this word.
華華しい華華しい（はなばなしい） is less common than 華々しい, but it is another written form of the same word.
花々しい花々しい（はなばなしい） is a rarely used written form. Beginners should choose 華々しい instead.
花花しい花花しい（はなばなしい） is a rarely used written form. Beginners should choose 華々しい instead.
Definitions
- i-adjectivebrilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
Conjugation
| Plain form | 華々しい（はなばなしい） |
|---|---|
| Polite (desu) | 華々しいです（はなばなしいです） |
| Negative (kunai) | 華々しくない（はなばなしくない） |
| polite (ku arimasen) | 華々しくありません（はなばなしくありません） |
| Past (katta) | 華々しかった（はなばなしかった） |
| Past negative (kunakatta) | 華々しくなかった（はなばなしくなかった） |
| Te form (kute) | 華々しくて（はなばなしくて） |
| Adverbial (ku) | 華々しく（はなばなしく） |
| Conditional (kereba) | 華々しければ（はなばなしければ） |
| kattara | 華々しかったら（はなばなしかったら） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym見事みごとNeutralPraises something as splendid and admirable; 「華々しい」 stresses showiness and catching the eye.
- Synonym素晴らしいすばらしいNeutralSays something is extremely wonderful, with an exclamatory feel; 「華々しい」 stresses eye-catching brilliance.
- SynonymきらびやかNeutralGlittering gold and dazzlingly gorgeous; 「華々しい」 is about brilliant deeds.
- Synonym華やかはなやかNeutralGorgeous and lively; fits clothing and scenes, while 「華々しい」 mostly describes deeds and debuts.
- Synonym華麗かれいNeutralGorgeous elegance; fits artistry, clothing and decoration, while 「華々しい」 stresses eye-catching deeds.
- Synonym輝かしいかがやかしいNeutralBrilliant achievements or a bright future; close to 「華々しい」 but leans toward achievements.
- Synonym立派りっぱNeutralFine, excellent and imposing; 「華々しい」 stresses drawing attention.
- SynonymあでやかWrittenWritten word for a woman's glamorous, alluring beauty; 「華々しい」 is about brilliant deeds.
- Synonym絢爛豪華けんらんごうかWrittenFour-character phrase for the height of luxury and splendor; 「華々しい」 stresses brilliant deeds.
- Synonym絢爛華麗けんらんかれいWrittenFour-character phrase for sumptuous magnificence; 「華々しい」 is about brilliant deeds.
- RelatedドラマチックNeutralLoanword for dramatic, full of twists and turns; 「華々しい」 stresses brilliance and glory.
- Related素敵すてきCasualColloquial word for lovely and charming; 「華々しい」 stresses eye-catching brilliance.
- Related劇的げきてきNeutralDescribes dramatic, drastic change; 「華々しい」 stresses glory.
- Related豪華ごうかNeutralLuxurious and lavish; 「華々しい」 stresses eye-catching brilliance.
- Related壮麗そうれいWrittenWritten word for grand magnificence, mostly of buildings; 「華々しい」 is about deeds.
- Related鮮やかあざやかNeutralVivid colors or a skillful, polished technique; 「華々しい」 is about brilliant deeds.
- Related神々しいこうごうしいWrittenWritten word for something divine and solemn; 「華々しい」 stresses dazzling brilliance.
- Related豪壮ごうそうWrittenWritten word for majestic grandeur; 「華々しい」 stresses eye-catching brilliance.
- Related鮮麗せんれいWrittenWritten word for vivid, gorgeous beauty; 「華々しい」 is about deeds.
- Antonym地味なNeutralPlain and low-key; the opposite of eye-catching 「華々しい」.
- Antonym質素なNeutralSimple and austere; the opposite of lively, brilliant 「華々しい」.
Choose 「華々しい」 for brilliant, eye-catching deeds and appearances, as in 「華々しいデビュー」 or 「華々しい活躍」. For brilliant achievements pick 「輝かしい」; for gorgeous, lively clothing or scenes 「華やか」; for dramatic change 「劇的」; for plainness 「地味」. General praise calls for 「見事」「素晴らしい」 or 「立派」, luxury for 「豪華」, and the written four-character phrases for sumptuous splendor.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
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