Flute in Japanese

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

笛

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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

笛

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flute, clarinet, pipe, whistle, bagpipe, piccolo

Reading: teki

11 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of bamboo and reason. Reason of bamboo.

What it carries

Flute, transverse flute, instrument. Represents flute.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for flute?

The most common kanji for "flute" is 笛, read as teki. It means flute, clarinet, pipe. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 笛 have?

笛 has 11 strokes.