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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and bitter. Hard wood used for printing blocks.
Symbolism
Publishing, woodblock, hometown. Symbol of literature and publishing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Under a great tree
Component Breakdown
梓=
木辛
tree + 辛
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
梓に上す
あずさにのぼす
To publish a book; To have a work printed and distributed
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 梓 mean in Japanese?
梓 means catalpa tree, woodblock printing.
How do you read 梓?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: あずさ (azusa).
How many strokes does 梓 have?
梓 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 梓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
梓 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means catalpa tree, woodblock printing. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.