Sprout in Japanese
"sprout" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
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2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sprout". The most common choice is shown first.
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bud, sprout, spear, germ
Reading: ga
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of grass and fang. Grass emerging like fang.
What it carries
Germination, budding, growth. Represents new beginning.
Related kanji for "sprout"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sprout?
The most common kanji for "sprout" is 芽, read as ga. It means bud, sprout, spear. Related kanji: 萌 (sprout).
How many strokes does 芽 have?
芽 has 8 strokes.