花はなも実みもある

expression, godan verb (-ru, irregular)

have both beauty and substance; be both compassionate and just; be both interesting and instructive

Idiomatic expression meaning something or someone has both outward appeal (flowers) and inner worth (fruit). Used for people, works, or teachings that combine aesthetic charm with practical value or moral depth.

• 彼かれの講こう演えんは花はなも実みもある内ない容ようで、聴ちょう衆しゅうを引ひきつけた。

  His lecture had both style and substance, captivating the audience.

• あの人ひとは花はなも実みもある人じん物ぶつだ。

  That person is both compassionate and just.