Weeds in Japanese
"weeds" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
草
sou
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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grass, weeds, herbs, pasture, write, draft
Reading: sou
9 strokes · nature, wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of grass and early. Grass growing early.
What it carries
Grass, grassland, plant. Represents grass.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for weeds?
The most common kanji for "weeds" is 草, read as sou. It means grass, weeds, herbs. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 草 have?
草 has 9 strokes.