Honey in Japanese
"honey" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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honey, nectar, molasses
Reading: mitsu
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of roof, must, and insect. Insect making honey.
What it carries
Honey, nectar, sweet. Represents honey.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for honey?
The most common kanji for "honey" is 蜜, read as mitsu. It means honey, nectar, molasses. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 蜜 have?
蜜 has 14 strokes.