also: はなマル · ハナマル
noun
flower circle; gold star (for good work)
A decorative mark, typically a circle drawn around a flower-like pattern, used by teachers to praise students' good work, similar to a gold star sticker.
先生がテストに花丸をくれた。
The teacher gave me a flower circle on my test.
宿題に花丸をもらうと嬉しい。
I'm happy when I get a flower circle on my homework.
Full katakana spelling, used for stylistic effect or in children's materials.
Compound of 花 (hana, 'flower') and 丸 (maru, 'circle'), referring to the flower-shaped mark inside a circle.