Orange in Japanese

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

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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

橘

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mandarin orange

Reading: kitsu

16 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of tree and phonetic. Citrus tree.

What it carries

Mandarin orange, citrus, family crest. Represents ancient citrus.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for orange?

The most common kanji for "orange" is 橘, read as kitsu. It means mandarin orange. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 橘 have?

橘 has 16 strokes.