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椋

On'yomi
リョウ
RYOU
Kun'yomi
むく
muku

type of deciduous tree · grey starling

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Details

Strokes12
Radical木tree(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and capital. Capital tree.

Symbolism

Aphananthe, muku tree, deciduous. Represents aphananthe.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Under a great tree

Component Breakdown

椋=
木京

tree + 京

Similar Kanji

検12極12森12植12棋12棟12棒12棚12

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 椋 mean in Japanese?

椋 means type of deciduous tree, grey starling.

How do you read 椋?

On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU). Kun'yomi: むく (muku).

How many strokes does 椋 have?

椋 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

Is 椋 a good kanji for a tattoo?

椋 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means type of deciduous tree, grey starling. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.