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菖
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
iris
Details
Strokes11
Radical艸grass(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and prosper. Prospering grass.
Symbolism
Iris, Boy's Day, fragrance. Represents iris.
Component Breakdown
菖=
艹昌
grass + 昌
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
菖蒲に懸ける
しょうぶにかける
To hang iris on the eaves
To ward off evil with iris on Boys' Day
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 菖 mean in Japanese?
菖 means iris.
How do you read 菖?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU).
How many strokes does 菖 have?
菖 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 菖 a good kanji for a tattoo?
菖 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means iris. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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