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柿
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
かき
kaki
persimmon
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and market. Tree fruit sold at market.
Symbolism
Persimmon, autumn taste, Japanese fruit. Represents autumn harvest.
Seasonal
"Persimmon leaves" and "ripe persimmon" are autumn seasonal words. When persimmons color, they announce deepening autumn.
Component Breakdown
柿=
木市
tree + 市
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
柿が赤くなれば医者が青くなる
かきがあかくなればいしゃがあおくなる
When persimmons turn red, doctors turn pale
Autumn persimmons are so healthy that doctors lose business
Poetry
俳句 (Haiku)
柿くへば鐘が鳴るなり法隆寺
As I bite the persimmon, the bell of Horyuji begins to ring.
正岡子規Masaoka Shiki
1895Related Figures & Stories
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 柿 mean in Japanese?
柿 means persimmon.
How do you read 柿?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: かき (kaki).
How many strokes does 柿 have?
柿 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 柿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
柿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means persimmon. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.