Tatami in Japanese
"tatami" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
床
shou
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "tatami". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
bed, counter for beds, floor, padding, tatami
Reading: shou
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of roof and tree. Floor of wooden house.
What it carries
Floor, bed, alcove. Represents floor.
Related kanji for "tatami"
tatami mat, counter for tatami mats(also: fold, shut up, do away with)
jou · wisdom
Composed of field and phonetic. Stacking fields.
reed used to cover tatami(also: smiling)
kan
Composed of grass and complete. Complete grass.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for tatami?
The most common kanji for "tatami" is 床, read as shou. It means bed, counter for beds, floor. Related kanji: 畳 (tatami mat, counter for tatami mats), 莞 (reed used to cover tatami).
How many strokes does 床 have?
床 has 7 strokes.