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Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of bamboo.
Symbolism
Bamboo, bamboo grove, pine-bamboo-plum. Represents bamboo.
Seasonal
Essential for Tanabata on July 7th. Bamboo autumn in May is haiku seasonal word. Bamboo shoots are spring delicacy.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
竹林七賢
ちくりんのしちけん
Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove; group of 3rd-century Qingtan scholars, writers, and musicians; Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
Proverbs & Idioms
竹を割ったような性格
たけをわったようなせいかく
A personality like split bamboo
A frank and straightforward personality
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 竹 mean in Japanese?
竹 means bamboo.
How do you read 竹?
On'yomi: チク (CHIKU). Kun'yomi: たけ (take).
How many strokes does 竹 have?
竹 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 竹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 竹 (bamboo) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.