Plants in Japanese

"plants" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

株

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stocks, stump, shares, stock, counter for small plants

Reading: shu

10 strokes · wisdom

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Where it comes from

Composed of tree and vermillion. Base of tree, stump.

What it carries

Stock, stock price, stump. Represents ownership and base.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for plants?

The most common kanji for "plants" is 株, read as shu. It means stocks, stump, shares. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 株 have?

株 has 10 strokes.