Banana in Japanese
"banana" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
蕉View details →
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banana, plantain
Reading: shou
15 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of grass and scorch. Grass like scorched.
What it carries
Banana plant, banana, haiku. Represents banana plant.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for banana?
The most common kanji for "banana" is 蕉, read as shou. It means banana, plantain. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 蕉 have?
蕉 has 15 strokes.