Reed in Japanese
"reed" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
舌
shita
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "reed". The most common choice is shown first.
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tongue, reed, clapper
Reading: zetsu
6 strokes
Where it comes from
Pictograph of tongue.
What it carries
Tongue, tip of tongue, eloquence. Represents tongue.
Related kanji for "reed"
茅Details →笙Details →
miscanthus reed(also: )
bou
Composed of grass and spear. Grass like spear.
a reed instrument(also: )
shou
Combines 'bamboo' (竹) with 'birth' (生), representing the sho, a bamboo wind instrument in gagaku.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for reed?
The most common kanji for "reed" is 舌, read as zetsu. It means tongue, reed, clapper. Related kanji: 茅 (miscanthus reed), 笙 (a reed instrument).
How many strokes does 舌 have?
舌 has 6 strokes.