Crane in Japanese
"crane" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
鶴
tsuru
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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crane, stork
Reading: kaku
21 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of phonetic and bird. Crane bird.
What it carries
Crane, long life, longevity. Represents crane.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for crane?
The most common kanji for "crane" is 鶴, read as kaku. It means crane, stork. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 鶴 have?
鶴 has 21 strokes.