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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and phonetic. Vine grass.
Symbolism
Conflict, kudzu root, entanglement. Represents complex entanglement.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
葛=
艹曷
grass + 曷
Words & Expressions
Words written with 葛
葛藤かっとうconflict
Proverbs & Idioms
葛藤は成長の糧
かっとうはせいちょうのかて
Inner conflict is nourishment for growth
Overcoming internal struggles leads to personal growth
Related Figures & Stories
葛飾北斎
Name contains 葛
Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period, active as a painter and printmaker.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 葛 mean in Japanese?
葛 means arrowroot, kudzu.
How do you read 葛?
On'yomi: カツ、カチ (KATSU, KACHI). Kun'yomi: つづら、くず (tsuzura, kuzu).
How many strokes does 葛 have?
葛 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 葛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
葛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means arrowroot, kudzu. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.