Bamboo in Japanese

"bamboo" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

竹

take

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "bamboo". The most common choice is shown first.

竹

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bamboo

Reading: chiku

6 strokes · nature

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Where it comes from

Pictograph of bamboo.

What it carries

Bamboo, bamboo grove, pine-bamboo-plum. Represents bamboo.

Related kanji for "bamboo"

笹

bamboo grass(also: (kokuji))

sasa · nature

Composed of bamboo and world. Thin bamboo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for bamboo?

The most common kanji for "bamboo" is 竹, read as chiku. It means bamboo. Related kanji: 笹 (bamboo grass).

How many strokes does 竹 have?

竹 has 6 strokes.