椿

Etymology

Composed of tree and spring. Spring tree.

Symbolism

Camellia, camellia flower. Represents camellia.

Seasonal

Flowers blooming from winter to early spring (December-March). "Cold camellia" and "wild camellia" are winter seasonal words, valued in tea ceremony.

What does 椿 mean in Japanese?

椿 means camellia.

How do you read 椿?

On'yomi: チン、チュン (CHIN, CHUN). Kun'yomi: つばき (tsubaki).

How many strokes does 椿 have?

椿 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

Is 椿 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 椿 (camellia) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.