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桐
On'yomi
トウ・ドウ
TOU / DOU
Kun'yomi
きり
kiri
paulownia
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Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and same. Same tree, paulownia.
Symbolism
Paulownia, noble, family crest. Represents noble tree.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
桐=
木同
tree + 同
Related Figures & Stories
片桐且元
Name contains 桐
Katagiri Katsumoto was a Japanese warlord of Ibaraki, in the Azuchi–Momoyama period through early Edo period.
Wikipedia桐野利秋
Name contains 桐
Kirino Toshiaki was a Japanese samurai and general of the early Imperial Japanese Army.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 桐 mean in Japanese?
桐 means paulownia.
How do you read 桐?
On'yomi: トウ、ドウ (TOU, DOU). Kun'yomi: きり (kiri).
How many strokes does 桐 have?
桐 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 桐 a good kanji for a tattoo?
桐 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means paulownia. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.