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椿
On'yomi
チン・チュン
CHIN / CHUN
Kun'yomi
つばき
tsubaki
camellia
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and spring. Spring tree.
Symbolism
Camellia, camellia flower. Represents camellia.
Seasonal
Flowers blooming from winter to early spring (December-March). "Cold camellia" and "wild camellia" are winter seasonal words, valued in tea ceremony.
Component Breakdown
椿=
木春
tree + 春
Poetry
俳句 (Haiku)
赤い椿白い椿と落ちにけり
A red camellia, then a white camellia — fallen.
河東碧梧桐Kawahigashi Hekigoto
1896Anime & Manga
椿町ロンリープラネット
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet
A well-known work with 椿 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 椿 mean in Japanese?
椿 means camellia.
How do you read 椿?
On'yomi: チン、チュン (CHIN, CHUN). Kun'yomi: つばき (tsubaki).
How many strokes does 椿 have?
椿 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 椿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
椿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means camellia. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.