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茨
On'yomi
シ・ジ
SHI / JI
Kun'yomi
いばら・かや・くさぶき
ibara / kaya / kusabuki
briar · thorn
Details
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and next. Grass growing one after another.
Symbolism
Ibaraki, thorn, difficulty. Represents thorny path.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Walking the thorny path
Component Breakdown
茨=
艹次
grass + 次
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
茨の道を行く
いばらのみちをいく
To walk the thorny path
To take on difficulties and challenges
Other kanji with the same meaning
“thorn”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 茨 mean in Japanese?
茨 means briar, thorn.
How do you read 茨?
On'yomi: シ、ジ (SHI, JI). Kun'yomi: いばら、かや、くさぶき (ibara, kaya, kusabuki).
How many strokes does 茨 have?
茨 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 茨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
茨 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means briar, thorn. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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