wealth and arrogant splendor; luxury; intoxication with wealth and power
Written forms
栄華Usage83%
Standard kanji spelling; high frequency in news and general usage.
栄花Usage17%
Alternate kanji form, less common; 花 (flower) evokes a more poetic or literary nuance.
Etymology
Composed of 栄 (prosperity, honor) and 華 (splendor, flower). The combination conveys flourishing magnificence. The alternate form 栄花 uses 花 (flower) to reinforce the image of blooming glory.
