Stalk in Japanese

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

茎

kuki

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "stalk". The most common choice is shown first.

茎

Top pick

stalk, stem

Reading: kei

8 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of grass and phonetic. Straight grass.

What it carries

Stem, axis, trunk. Represents plant axis.

Related kanji for "stalk"

狙

stalk

so · mysterious, dark

Composed of dog and moreover. Dog aiming.

Details →軸

stalk

jiku · wisdom

Composed of vehicle and reason. Center of vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for stalk?

The most common kanji for "stalk" is 茎, read as kei. It means stalk, stem. Related kanji: 狙 (stalk), 軸 (stalk).

How many strokes does 茎 have?

茎 has 8 strokes.