Plum in Japanese
"plum" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
梅
bai
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "plum". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
梅 is the Japanese plum, ume — the tree that flowers in late winter before the cherry, and the fruit pickled as umeboshi. 李 is the Chinese plum, and it is far better known in Japan as a surname (the Korean and Chinese Lee).
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Top pick
plum
Reading: bai
10 strokes · beautiful
Where it comes from
Composed of tree and every. Every tree.
What it carries
Plum, rainy season, pickled plum. Represents plum.
Related kanji for "plum"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for plum?
The most common kanji for "plum" is 梅, read as bai. It means plum. Related kanji: 李 (plum).
How many strokes does 梅 have?
梅 has 10 strokes.