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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and fruit. Fruit of grass.
Symbolism
Confection, Japanese sweets, sweetness. Represents sweet foods.
Component Breakdown
菓=
艹果
grass + 果
Words & Expressions
Words written with 菓
Proverbs & Idioms
菓子折りを持参する
かしおりをじさんする
To bring a box of sweets
To bring confections as a gift
Anime & Manga
氷菓
Hyouka
A well-known work with 菓 in its Japanese title.
砂糖菓子の弾丸は撃ちぬけない A Lollypop or A Bullet
Satougashi no Dangan wa Uchinukenai: A Lollypop or A Bullet
A well-known work with 菓 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 菓 mean in Japanese?
菓 means candy, cakes, fruit.
How do you read 菓?
On'yomi: カ (KA).
How many strokes does 菓 have?
菓 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 菓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
菓 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means candy, cakes, fruit. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.