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蔦

On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
つた
tsuta

vine · ivy

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#2215
Radical艸grass(6)

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Strokes14

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grass and bird. Grass like bird.

Symbolism

Ivy, vine, creeper. Represents ivy.

Component Breakdown

蔦=
艹鳥

grass + bird

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 蔦 mean in Japanese?

蔦 means vine, ivy.

How do you read 蔦?

On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: つた (tsuta).

How many strokes does 蔦 have?

蔦 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).

Is 蔦 a good kanji for a tattoo?

蔦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means vine, ivy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.