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Kun'yomi
とち
tochi

horse chestnut · (kokuji)

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1427
Radicaltree(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and ten thousand. Ten thousand tree.

Symbolism

Tochigi, horse chestnut, tree. Represents horse chestnut.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Riding a horse

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 栃 mean in Japanese?

栃 means horse chestnut, (kokuji).

How do you read 栃?

Kun'yomi: とち (tochi).

How many strokes does 栃 have?

栃 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

Is 栃 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 栃 (horse chestnut, (kokuji)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.