Rose in Japanese
"rose" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
薔薇
bara
薔not in this dictionary+薇not in this dictionary
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
舜View details →
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type of morning glory, rose of Sharon, althea
Reading: shun
13 strokes · beautiful
Where it comes from
Composed of contrary and ice. Ancient emperor.
What it carries
Emperor Shun, sage, ideal. Represents ideal ruler.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for rose?
The most common kanji for "rose" is 舜, read as shun. It means type of morning glory, rose of Sharon, althea. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 舜 have?
舜 has 13 strokes.