Kanji for "Stem"

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "stem". The most popular choice is shown first.

軸

Top pick

axis, pivot, stem, stalk, counter for book scrolls

Reading: jiku

12 strokes · wisdom

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Related kanji for "stem"

茎

stem

kei

8 strokes梗

flower stem(also: for the most part, close up)

kou · beautiful, nature

11 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for stem?

The most common kanji for "stem" is 軸, read as jiku. It means axis, pivot, stem. Related kanji: 茎 (stem), 梗 (flower stem).

How many strokes does 軸 have?

軸 has 12 strokes.