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蕗

On'yomi
ロ・ル
RO / RU
Kun'yomi
ふき
fuki

butterbur · bog rhubarb

Details

Strokes16
Radical艸grass(6)

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Strokes16

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grass and road. Road grass.

Symbolism

Butterbur, fuki, wild vegetable. Represents butterbur.

Component Breakdown

蕗=
艹路

grass + 路

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 蕗 mean in Japanese?

蕗 means butterbur, bog rhubarb.

How do you read 蕗?

On'yomi: ロ、ル (RO, RU). Kun'yomi: ふき (fuki).

How many strokes does 蕗 have?

蕗 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).

Is 蕗 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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