Iris in Japanese
"iris" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
アイリス
アイリス
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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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iris
Reading: shou
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of grass and prosper. Prospering grass.
What it carries
Iris, Boy's Day, fragrance. Represents iris.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for iris?
The most common kanji for "iris" is 菖, read as shou. It means iris. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 菖 have?
菖 has 11 strokes.