Candy in Japanese

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

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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

菓

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candy, cakes, fruit

Reading: ka

11 strokes · nature

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Where it comes from

Composed of grass and fruit. Fruit of grass.

What it carries

Confection, Japanese sweets, sweetness. Represents sweet foods.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for candy?

The most common kanji for "candy" is 菓, read as ka. It means candy, cakes, fruit. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 菓 have?

菓 has 11 strokes.