栗
chestnut
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of fruit on tree. Chestnut tree.
Symbolism
Chestnut, autumn taste, mountain blessing. Represents autumn gift.
Seasonal
"Chestnut gathering" is an autumn outing. The culture of enjoying chestnuts—chestnut rice, roasted chestnuts—is Japanese autumn tradition.
Component Breakdown
覀 + tree
Words & Expressions
Words written with 栗
Proverbs & Idioms
火中の栗を拾う
かちゅうのくりをひろう
To pick chestnuts from the fire
To take risks for someone else's benefit
Anime & Manga
変女〜変な女子高生 甘栗千子〜
Henjo: Hen na Joshi Kousei Amaguri Senko
A well-known work with 栗 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
小栗忠順
Name contains 栗
Oguri Kozukenosuke was a statesman of the Tokugawa government in the last stage of the Edo period, and he is often regarded as a rival of Katsu…
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 栗 mean in Japanese?
栗 means chestnut.
How do you read 栗?
On'yomi: リツ、リ (RITSU, RI). Kun'yomi: くり、おののく (kuri, ononoku).
How many strokes does 栗 have?
栗 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 栗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
栗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means chestnut. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.