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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and splendor. Splendid tree bark.
Symbolism
Birch, Sakhalin, north. Represents northern forest.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Illuminating the darkness
Component Breakdown
樺=
木華
tree + 華
Words & Expressions
Words written with 樺
白樺しらかばjapanese white birch
Proverbs & Idioms
白樺は北国の象徴
しらかばはきたぐにのしょうちょう
White birch is a symbol of the north
Birch trees represent the landscape of cold regions
Related Figures & Stories
樺山資紀
Name contains 樺
Count Kabayama Sukenori was a Japanese samurai military leader and statesman.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 樺 mean in Japanese?
樺 means birch, dark red.
How do you read 樺?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: かば、かんば (kaba, kanba).
How many strokes does 樺 have?
樺 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 樺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
樺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means birch, dark red. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.