柳
willow
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and rabbit. Rabbit tree.
Symbolism
Willow, weeping willow, willow leaf. Represents willow.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Seasonal
Willows swaying by spring rivers represent spring's atmosphere. "Willow in the wind" symbolizes spring's gentleness.
Component Breakdown
tree + 卯
Words & Expressions
Words written with 柳
Four-Character Compounds
花紅柳緑
かこうりゅうりょく
red blossoms and green willows; beautiful scenery of spring; natural beauty
桃紅柳緑
とうこうりゅうりょく
beautiful scenery of spring
柳暗花明
りゅうあんかめい
beautiful scenery of spring; red-light district
柳巷花街
りゅうこうかがい
red-light district; pleasure quarter
柳緑花紅
りゅうりょくかこう
red blossoms and green willows; beautiful scenery of spring; natural beauty
Anime & Manga
川柳少女
Senryu Girl
A well-known work with 柳 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
柳原愛子
Name contains 柳
Yanagiwara Naruko , also known as Sawarabi no Tsubone , was a Japanese lady-in-waiting of the Imperial House of Japan.
Wikipedia柳成龍
Name contains 柳
Yu Sŏngnyong , also known as Ryu Sŏngnyong , was a scholar-official of the Joseon period of Korea.
Wikipedia柳生宗矩
Name contains 柳
Yagyū Munenori was a Japanese daimyō, swordsman, and martial arts writer.
Wikipedia柳川重信
Name contains 柳
Yanagawa Shigenobu was a Japanese artist in the ukiyo-e style.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“willow”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 柳 mean in Japanese?
柳 means willow.
How do you read 柳?
On'yomi: リュウ (RYUU). Kun'yomi: やなぎ (yanagi).
How many strokes does 柳 have?
柳 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 柳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
柳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means willow. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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