Chrysanthemum in Japanese
"chrysanthemum" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
菊
kiku
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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chrysanthemum
Reading: kiku
11 strokes · beautiful
Where it comes from
Composed of grass and phonetic. Flower blooming in autumn.
What it carries
Chrysanthemum, imperial, longevity. Represents Japanese imperial crest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for chrysanthemum?
The most common kanji for "chrysanthemum" is 菊, read as kiku. It means chrysanthemum. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 菊 have?
菊 has 11 strokes.