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桃
On'yomi
トウ
TOU
Kun'yomi
もも
momo
peach
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
桃=
木兆
tree + 兆
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and omen. Omen tree.
Symbolism
Peach, Momotaro. Represents peach.
Seasonal
"Peach Festival" (March 3) celebrates girls' growth in spring. Peach blossoms symbolize spring and ward off evil spirits.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
武陵桃源
ぶりょうとうげん
earthly paradise; Shangri-la; earthly paradise
桃紅柳緑
とうこうりゅうりょく
beautiful scenery of spring; beautiful scenery of spring
桃李満門
とうりまんもん
gathering of excellent and capable people; gathering of excellent and capable people
Proverbs & Idioms
桃栗三年柿八年
ももくりさんねんかきはちねん
Peaches and chestnuts in 3 years, persimmons in 8
Good results require patience
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 桃 mean in Japanese?
桃 means peach.
How do you read 桃?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: もも (momo).
How many strokes does 桃 have?
桃 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 桃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 桃 (peach) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.