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茄
On'yomi
カ
KA
eggplant
Details
Strokes8
Radical艸grass(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and add. Added grass, eggplant.
Symbolism
Eggplant, vegetable, summer. Represents typical summer vegetable.
Component Breakdown
茄=
艹加
grass + 加
Words & Expressions
Words written with 茄
茄子なすeggplant
Proverbs & Idioms
秋茄子は嫁に食わすな
あきなすはよめにくわすな
Dont let the bride eat autumn eggplant
A saying with multiple interpretations about sharing
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 茄 mean in Japanese?
茄 means eggplant.
How do you read 茄?
On'yomi: カ (KA).
How many strokes does 茄 have?
茄 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 茄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
茄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means eggplant. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.