Lotus in Japanese
"lotus" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
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2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "lotus". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
蓮 is the lotus, the flower of Buddhist iconography that rises clean out of mud. 芙蓉 is the hibiscus and also a poetic name for the lotus. 荷 is the lotus leaf, though it now mostly means luggage.
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Top pick
lotus
Reading: ren
13 strokes · beautiful, peaceful, wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of grass and connect. Aquatic plant with connected stems.
What it carries
Purity, enlightenment, rebirth. Beauty blooming from mud symbolizes Buddhist teachings.
Related kanji for "lotus"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for lotus?
The most common kanji for "lotus" is 蓮, read as ren. It means lotus. Related kanji: 荷 (lotus).
How many strokes does 蓮 have?
蓮 has 13 strokes.