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On'yomi
ジュ
JU
Kun'yomi
ki

timber · trees · wood · establish · set up

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#988
Radicaltree(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

=

tree + 尌

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and stand. Standing tree.

Symbolism

Trees, great tree, growth. Represents large tree.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Under a great tree

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

沙羅双樹

さらそうじゅ

sal (tree) (Shorea robusta); saul; Japanese stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia); sal (tree) (Shorea robusta)

Proverbs & Idioms

大樹の陰に憩う

たいじゅのかげにいこう

To rest in the shade of a great tree

Finding security under powerful protection

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 樹 mean in Japanese?

樹 means timber, trees, wood, establish, set up.

How do you read 樹?

On'yomi: ジュ (JU). Kun'yomi: き (ki).

How many strokes does 樹 have?

樹 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

Is 樹 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 樹 (timber, trees, wood, establish, set up) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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