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What is the Kanji for 'Bamboo'? | 竹

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Bamboo', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Bamboo' is 竹.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bamboo

    Reading

    kunyomiたけ

    take

    onyomiちく

    chiku

    Parts

    Barb Stick 𠂉Person (人)

    Example Word

    竹: bamboo. 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).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    705

    Radical Form

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Barb

    radical

    Meaning

    Stick

    radical

    𠂉

    Meaning

    Person

    Radical Form Of

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Answer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flute

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    Meaning

    Bamboo

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 13 kanji contain the part 亅 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Small

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moon, Month

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Water

    kanji

    Meaning

    Red

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Talent, Age

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beforehand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dispute

    kanji

    Meaning

    Body, Self

    kanji

    Meaning

    Measurement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Street

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 25 kanji contain the part 丨 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ten

    kanji

    Meaning

    Center

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mountain

    kanji

    Meaning

    River

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Long, Leader

    kanji

    Meaning

    Younger brother

    kanji

    Meaning

    North

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Voice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Make

    kanji

    Meaning

    Horse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stop

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pull

    kanji

    Meaning

    Use

    kanji

    Meaning

    Report

    kanji

    Meaning

    Face, Surface

    kanji

    Meaning

    Music, Bend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mediate, Jammed in

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Climate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Old, Past

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mourn, Condolence

    kanji

    鹿

    Meaning

    Deer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spit, Skewer

Kanji Related to Through the Part 𠂉

These 8 kanji contain the part 𠂉 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Life

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arrow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Make

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Noon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Every

    kanji

    Meaning

    Travel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Family

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 竹 mean?

竹 means 'Bamboo'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in First Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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