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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bamboo and world. Thin bamboo.
Symbolism
Bamboo grass, dwarf bamboo. Represents bamboo grass.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Walking through grassland
Component Breakdown
笹=
竹世
bamboo + 世
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
笹の葉に露
ささのはにつゆ
Dew on bamboo leaves
A metaphor for transience
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
ありま山 ゐなの笹原 風吹けば いでそよ人を 忘れやはする
Poem #58 from Hyakunin Isshu
大弐三位Daini no Sanmi
11th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 笹 mean in Japanese?
笹 means bamboo grass, (kokuji).
How do you read 笹?
Kun'yomi: ささ (sasa).
How many strokes does 笹 have?
笹 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 笹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
笹 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bamboo grass, (kokuji). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.