Wood in Japanese
"wood" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
林
hayashi
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "wood". The most common choice is shown first.
木View details →
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 "wood"
樹Details →材Details →
wood
ju · nature
Composed of tree and stand. Standing tree.
wood
zai · nature
Composed of tree and talent. Talent of tree.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for wood?
The most common kanji for "wood" is 木, read as boku. It means tree, wood. Related kanji: 樹 (wood), 材 (wood).
How many strokes does 木 have?
木 has 4 strokes.