Green in Japanese
"green" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
緑
midori
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "green". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
緑 is green. 翠 is the green of kingfisher feathers and jade, a literary colour used in names. 青 also covers green in older and idiomatic usage — 青葉 is green leaves, and a traffic light is 青 though it shows green. 碧 is blue-green.
Top pick
green
Reading: ryoku
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'thread' (糸) with 'dye' (录), representing the blue-green color of plant leaves.
What it carries
Symbolizes nature, life, and youth. As the color of plant leaves, represents growth and vitality.
Related kanji for "green"
green
sui · powerful
Composed of feather and soldier. Jade green feather.
green
heki
Composed of jade, white, and stone. White jade stone.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for green?
The most common kanji for "green" is 緑, read as ryoku. It means green. Related kanji: 翠 (green), 碧 (green).
How many strokes does 緑 have?
緑 has 14 strokes.