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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and straight. Standing tree straight.
Symbolism
Plant, afforestation, plant. Represents planting.
Component Breakdown
植=
木直
tree + 直
Words & Expressions
Words written with 植
植物しょくぶつplant
移植いしょくporting
植木うえきgarden plant
植林しょくりんafforestation
植樹しょくじゅtree-planting
Proverbs & Idioms
植木屋に鋏なし
うえきやにはさみなし
A gardener without scissors
A professional lacking essential tools
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 植 mean in Japanese?
植 means plant.
How do you read 植?
On'yomi: ショク (SHOKU). Kun'yomi: う.える、う.わる (ueru, uwaru).
How many strokes does 植 have?
植 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 植 a good kanji for a tattoo?
植 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means plant. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.