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茎
On'yomi
ケイ・キョウ
KEI / KYOU
Kun'yomi
くき
kuki
stalk · stem
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and phonetic. Straight grass.
Symbolism
Stem, axis, trunk. Represents plant axis.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
茎なければ花は咲かず
くきなければはなはさかず
Without a stem, flowers cannot bloom
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Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 茎 mean in Japanese?
茎 means stalk, stem.
How do you read 茎?
On'yomi: ケイ、キョウ (KEI, KYOU). Kun'yomi: くき (kuki).
How many strokes does 茎 have?
茎 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 茎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
茎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stalk, stem. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.