Tree in Japanese
"tree" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
木
ki
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "tree". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
木 is a tree, and also wood as a material. 樹 is a standing tree, living and rooted, the word used when the tree itself is the subject. The remaining characters here are particular species — 松 pine, 梓 catalpa, 桂 katsura — which Japanese names far more often than English does.
Top pick
tree, wood
Reading: boku
4 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Pictograph depicting a tree. Represents trunk and branches.
What it carries
Tree, nature, growth. Represents east and spring in Five Elements.
Related kanji for "tree"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for tree?
The most common kanji for "tree" is 木, read as boku. It means tree, wood. Related kanji: 樹 (tree).
How many strokes does 木 have?
木 has 4 strokes.