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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and jade. Tree like jade.
Symbolism
Cassia tree, moon, honor. Represents noble tree.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Under a great tree
Component Breakdown
tree + 圭
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
桂冠詩人
けいかんしじん
poet laureate
Proverbs & Idioms
桂馬の高飛び
けいまのたかとび
The knight's ambitious leap
Overreaching beyond one's abilities and failing
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WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 桂 mean in Japanese?
桂 means Japanese Judas-tree, cinnamon tree.
How do you read 桂?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: かつら (katsura).
How many strokes does 桂 have?
桂 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 桂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
桂 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means Japanese Judas-tree, cinnamon tree. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.