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梗
On'yomi
コウ・キョウ
KOU / KYOU
Kun'yomi
ふさぐ・やまにれ・おおむね
fusagu / yamanire / oomune
for the most part · close up · flower stem
Details
Strokes11
Radical木tree(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and change. Stem of tree.
Symbolism
Outline, stroke, obstruct. Represents summary.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Garden with blooming flowers
Component Breakdown
梗=
木更
tree + 更
Words & Expressions
Words written with 梗
梗塞こうそくinfarct
Proverbs & Idioms
梗概を伝える
こうがいをつたえる
To convey the outline
Summarizing the main points
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 梗 mean in Japanese?
梗 means for the most part, close up, flower stem.
How do you read 梗?
On'yomi: コウ、キョウ (KOU, KYOU). Kun'yomi: ふさぐ、やまにれ、おおむね (fusagu, yamanire, oomune).
How many strokes does 梗 have?
梗 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 梗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
梗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means for the most part, close up, flower stem. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.