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芝
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
しば
shiba
turf · lawn
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and go. Going grass.
Symbolism
Lawn, drama, green. Represents grass carpet.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Upholding the law
Component Breakdown
芝=
艹之
grass + 之
Words & Expressions
Words written with 芝
紙芝居かみしばいkamishibai
芝居小屋しばいごやplayhouse
Proverbs & Idioms
芝居は一期一会
しばいはいちごいちえ
Each performance is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter
Every show is unique and unrepeatable
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 芝 mean in Japanese?
芝 means turf, lawn.
How do you read 芝?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: しば (shiba).
How many strokes does 芝 have?
芝 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 芝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
芝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means turf, lawn. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.