How to say 'Bamboo' in Japanese | 竹

Wondering how to say 'Bamboo' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Bamboo is 'Take', written as 竹 in Japanese.'Bamboo' in hiragana is たけ.

word

竹

Meaning

Bamboo

Reading

たけ

take

Kanji

竹Bamboo

Explanation

The Japanese noun '竹 (たけ)' refers to 'bamboo', a fast-growing plant that is widely used in Japan for construction, crafts, and as a food source. Bamboo holds cultural significance in Japan and is often associated with strength, flexibility, and resilience. Example sentences: Bamboo grows quickly「竹は早く成長する」(たけははやくせいちょうする). The fence is made of bamboo「その柵は竹でできている」(そのさくはたけでできている). Bamboo shoots are a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine「竹の子は日本料理で人気の食材です」(たけのこはにほんりょうりでにんきのしょくざいです).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4621

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 竹

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

竹

Meaning

Bamboo

Learn the Word 竹

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Take' (竹) mean?

'Take' means 'Bamboo' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.