Kanji for "Reed"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "reed". The most popular choice is shown first.
舌View details →
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tongue, reed, clapper
Reading: zetsu
6 strokes
Related kanji for "reed"
茅8 strokes莞10 strokes笙11 strokes
miscanthus reed(also: )
bou
reed used to cover tatami(also: smiling)
kan
a reed instrument(also: )
shou
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for reed?
The most common kanji for "reed" is 舌, read as zetsu. It means tongue, reed, clapper. Related kanji: 茅 (miscanthus reed), 莞 (reed used to cover tatami), 笙 (a reed instrument).
How many strokes does 舌 have?
舌 has 6 strokes.