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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and earth. Tree of earth.
Symbolism
Forest, sake brewer, careless. Represents forest.
Component Breakdown
杜=
木土
tree + earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 杜
杜撰ずさんfaulty
Four-Character Compounds
杜撰脱漏
ずさんだつろう
careless (slipshod) and with many omissions
Anime & Manga
蛍火の杜へ
Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light
A well-known work with 杜 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“woods”
“grove”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 杜 mean in Japanese?
杜 means woods, grove.
How do you read 杜?
On'yomi: ト、トウ、ズ (TO, TOU, ZU). Kun'yomi: もり、ふさ.ぐ、やまなし (mori, fusagu, yamanashi).
How many strokes does 杜 have?
杜 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 杜 a good kanji for a tattoo?
杜 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means woods, grove. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.