Bloom in Japanese
"bloom" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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blossom, bloom
Reading: shou
9 strokes · beautiful, nature
Where it comes from
Composed of mouth and phonetic. Opening mouth to bloom.
What it carries
Bloom, blossom, flower. Represents blooming.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for bloom?
The most common kanji for "bloom" is 咲, read as shou. It means blossom, bloom. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 咲 have?
咲 has 9 strokes.