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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and scorch. Grass like scorched.
Symbolism
Banana plant, banana, haiku. Represents banana plant.
Component Breakdown
蕉=
艹焦
grass + 焦
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
芭蕉の葉の如く
ばしょうのはのごとく
Like a banana leaf
Spreading out widely
Related Figures & Stories
松尾芭蕉
Name contains 蕉
Matsuo Bashō ; born Matsuo Kinsaku , later known as Matsuo Chūemon Munefusa was the most famous Japanese poet of the Edo period.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 蕉 mean in Japanese?
蕉 means banana, plantain.
How do you read 蕉?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU).
How many strokes does 蕉 have?
蕉 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 蕉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
蕉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means banana, plantain. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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