Orange in Japanese
"orange" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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mandarin orange
Reading: kitsu
16 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of tree and phonetic. Citrus tree.
What it carries
Mandarin orange, citrus, family crest. Represents ancient citrus.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for orange?
The most common kanji for "orange" is 橘, read as kitsu. It means mandarin orange. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 橘 have?
橘 has 16 strokes.