Willow in Japanese

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

柳

yanagi

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "willow". The most common choice is shown first.

柳

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willow

Reading: ryuu

9 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of tree and rabbit. Rabbit tree.

What it carries

Willow, weeping willow, willow leaf. Represents willow.

Related kanji for "willow"

楊

willow

you

Combines 'tree' (木) with 'spread' (昜), referring to the poplar or willow with spreading branches. Considered an auspicious tree in China.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for willow?

The most common kanji for "willow" is 柳, read as ryuu. It means willow. Related kanji: 楊 (willow).

How many strokes does 柳 have?

柳 has 9 strokes.