桑
mulberry
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
叒 + tree
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and tree. Special tree.
Symbolism
Mulberry field, sericulture, hometown. Represents silkworm tree.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
滄海桑田
そうかいそうでん
the world is a scene of constant changes; the blue sea turns into a mulberry field; the world is a scene of constant changes
桑田滄海
そうでんそうかい
the world is a scene of constant changes (as a mulberry field changing into a blue sea); the world is a scene of constant changes (as a mulberry field changing into a blue sea)
桑田碧海
そうでんへきかい
the world is a scene of constant changes (as a mulberry field changing into a blue sea); the world is a scene of constant changes (as a mulberry field changing into a blue sea)
Proverbs & Idioms
桑田変じて海となる
そうでんへんじてうみとなる
Mulberry fields turn to sea
The world undergoes dramatic changes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 桑 mean in Japanese?
桑 means mulberry.
How do you read 桑?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: くわ (kuwa).
How many strokes does 桑 have?
桑 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 桑 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 桑 (mulberry) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.