Frequently Asked Questions
What does 柊 mean in Japanese?
柊 means holly.
How do you read 柊?
On'yomi: シュ、シュウ (SHU, SHUU). Kun'yomi: ひいらぎ (hiiragi).
How many strokes does 柊 have?
柊 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 柊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
柊 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means holly. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.