楠

Etymology

Composed of tree and south. Southern tree.

Symbolism

Camphor tree, kusunoki, tree. Represents camphor.

Related Culture & Scenes

• — Under a great tree

What does 楠 mean in Japanese?

楠 means camphor tree.

How do you read 楠?

On'yomi: ナン、ダン、ゼン、ネン (NAN, DAN, ZEN, NEN). Kun'yomi: くす、くすのき (kusu, kusunoki).

How many strokes does 楠 have?

楠 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

Is 楠 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 楠 (camphor tree) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.