橋
bridge
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and tall. Tall wooden structure.
Symbolism
Bridge, link, connect. Represents connecting two points.
Component Breakdown
tree + 喬
Words & Expressions
Words written with 橋
Proverbs & Idioms
危ない橋を渡る
あぶないはしをわたる
To cross a dangerous bridge
To take a risky action
Poetry
かささぎの 渡せる橋に おく霜の 白きを見れば 夜ぞふけにける
Seeing the white frost settled on the bridge the magpies are said to build, I know the night has grown late.
大江山 いく野の道の 遠ければ まだふみも見ず 天の橋立
Mount Oe and the road through Ikuno are far. I have never set foot there, nor even seen a letter from Amanohashidate.
Anime & Manga
鴨乃橋ロンの禁断推理
Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions
A well-known work with 橋 in its Japanese title.
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WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 橋 mean in Japanese?
橋 means bridge.
How do you read 橋?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: はし (hashi).
How many strokes does 橋 have?
橋 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 橋 a good kanji for a tattoo?
橋 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bridge. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.