Cedar in Japanese
"cedar" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
杉
san
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "cedar". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
杉 is the Japanese cedar, sugi — the tall straight tree planted across Japan's hills, and the source of its spring pollen allergy. 檀 is a different tree entirely, the sandalwood or spindle tree of Buddhist use.
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Top pick
cedar, cryptomeria
Reading: san
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of tree and hair. Tree with hair.
What it carries
Cedar, cedar forest, lumber. Represents cedar.
Related kanji for "cedar"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for cedar?
The most common kanji for "cedar" is 杉, read as san. It means cedar, cryptomeria. Related kanji: 檀 (cedar).
How many strokes does 杉 have?
杉 has 7 strokes.