茶
tea
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and leisure. Grass drunk in leisure time.
Symbolism
Tea, tea ceremony, cafe. Represents important element of Japanese culture.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Imparting teachings
Seasonal
"New tea" is an early summer tradition (May). Tea ceremony uses seasonal tea utensils and sweets to express the passage of four seasons.
Component Breakdown
top-bottom: grass + 人 + tree
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
日常茶飯
にちじょうさはん
everyday occurrence
無茶苦茶
むちゃくちゃ
nonsensical; unreasonable; absurd
目茶目茶
めちゃめちゃ
disorderly; messy; ruined
家常茶飯
かじょうさはん
everyday occurrence; commonplace of life; nothing out of the ordinary
Proverbs & Idioms
日常茶飯事
にちじょうさはんじ
Daily tea and rice
An everyday occurrence
Poetry
痩蛙まけるな一茶是に有り
Thin frog, do not lose — Issa is here beside you.
Anime & Manga
关于被班上绿茶威胁那件事
I Got Blackmailed by the Green Tea Bitch in Class
A well-known work with 茶 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
小林一茶
Name contains 茶
Kobayashi Issa was a Japanese poet. He is known for his haiku poems and journals.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 茶 mean in Japanese?
茶 means tea.
How do you read 茶?
On'yomi: チャ、サ (CHA, SA).
How many strokes does 茶 have?
茶 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 茶 a good kanji for a tattoo?
茶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tea. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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