Brown in Japanese
"brown" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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brown, woollen kimono
Reading: katsu
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of clothes and phonetic. Color of rough cloth.
What it carries
Brown, earthy, plain. Represents subdued color.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for brown?
The most common kanji for "brown" is 褐, read as katsu. It means brown, woollen kimono. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 褐 have?
褐 has 13 strokes.