Bright And Showy
Gorgeous, Festive
noun, な adjective
The kanji means showy, and this word is basically a super positive version of that — it means bright and showy.
華やか describes the kind of elegant beauty that brightens a room. A little showy, maybe, but in an uplifting way rather than just gaudy. It can describe gorgeous clothes, like 華やかなドレス (a gorgeous dress) or bright, festive colors and atmospheres.
For the reading, think about something that's bright and showy... in particular, 花s (はな). Flowers are super showy, always showing off their colors and stuff.
サユリってすごく華やかだよね。
Sayuri is so gorgeous, isn't she?
いつか綺麗なドレスを着て、華やかなカクテルパーティーに行ってみたいな。
I want to go to a glamorous cocktail party in a beautiful dress someday.
華やかなパーティーでは、いつも一人だけ取り残されたような気分になる。
At glamorous parties, I always feel like I'm the only one left out.
あなたはそうやって何でも華やかな笑顔でごまかせちゃうもんね。うらやましい！
You always manage to cover everything up with that bright and beautiful smile of yours. I'm jealous!