藤
wisteria
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and phonetic. Wisteria grass.
Symbolism
Wisteria, wisteria trellis, wisteria color. Represents wisteria.
Seasonal
Spring flower blooming late April to early May. Viewing under wisteria trellis is spring tradition. Beautiful purple clusters.
Component Breakdown
grass + 滕
Words & Expressions
Words written with 藤
Anime & Manga
便利屋斎藤さん、異世界に行く
Handyman Saitou in Another World
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伊藤潤二「コレクション」
Junji Ito Collection
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藤本タツキ 17-26
Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26
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ツンデレ悪役令嬢リーゼロッテと実況の遠藤くんと解説の小林さん
Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte
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藤本タツキ短編集 22-26
Tatsuki Fujimoto Before Chainsaw Man: 22-26
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WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 藤 mean in Japanese?
藤 means wisteria.
How do you read 藤?
On'yomi: トウ、ドウ (TOU, DOU). Kun'yomi: ふじ (fuji).
How many strokes does 藤 have?
藤 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 藤 a good kanji for a tattoo?
藤 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means wisteria. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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