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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and court. Court under roof.
Symbolism
Garden, yard, home. Represents garden.
Component Breakdown
cliff + 廷
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
隣の庭は青い
となりのにわはあおい
The neighbor's garden is greener
Others' possessions always seem better
Poetry
花さそふ 嵐の庭の 雪ならで ふりゆくものは わが身なりけり
What falls in this garden, where the storm strips the blossom, is not snow. It is myself, growing old.
Anime & Manga
言の葉の庭
The Garden of Words
A well-known work with 庭 in its Japanese title.
家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN!
REBORN!
A well-known work with 庭 in its Japanese title.
毎月庭つき大家つき
Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord
A well-known work with 庭 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“yard”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 庭 mean in Japanese?
庭 means courtyard, garden, yard.
How do you read 庭?
On'yomi: テイ (TEI). Kun'yomi: にわ (niwa).
How many strokes does 庭 have?
庭 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).
Is 庭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
庭 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means courtyard, garden, yard. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.