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Description
Plum blossom - the flower that opens while snow still lies, the first sign that winter is ending.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and every. Every tree.
Symbolism
Plum, rainy season, pickled plum. Represents plum.
Seasonal
Early spring flower blooming February to March. Blooming despite cold symbolizes patience and purity. Used for umeboshi and plum wine.
Component Breakdown
tree + 每
Words & Expressions
Words written with 梅
Poetry
しら梅に明くる夜ばかりとなりにけり
Now there are only nights that break over white plum blossom.
Related Figures & Stories
津田梅子
Name contains 梅
Tsuda Umeko ; December 31, 1864 – August 16, 1929) was a Japanese educator who founded Tsuda University.
Wikipedia三浦梅園
Name contains 梅
In Japanese names here, surname is first. "Baien" was a pen-name, "plum garden".
Wikipedia雪村友梅
Name contains 梅
Sesson Yūbai was a Japanese Zen Buddhist monk of the Rinzai sect.
Wikipedia梅原龍三郎
Name contains 梅
Ryuzaburo Umehara was a Japanese painter who painted in the Yōga style.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“plum”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 梅 mean in Japanese?
梅 means plum. Plum blossom - the flower that opens while snow still lies, the first sign that winter is ending.
How do you read 梅?
On'yomi: バイ (BAI). Kun'yomi: うめ (ume).
How many strokes does 梅 have?
梅 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 梅 a good kanji for a tattoo?
梅 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means plum. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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