茶
tea
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
top-bottom: grass + 人 + tree
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and leisure. Grass drunk in leisure time.
Symbolism
Tea, tea ceremony, cafe. Represents important element of Japanese culture.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Imparting teachings
Seasonal
"New tea" is an early summer tradition (May). Tea ceremony uses seasonal tea utensils and sweets to express the passage of four seasons.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
日常茶飯
にちじょうさはん
everyday occurrence; everyday occurrence
無茶苦茶
むちゃくちゃ
nonsensical; unreasonable; absurd; nonsensical
目茶目茶
めちゃめちゃ
disorderly; messy; ruined; disorderly
家常茶飯
かじょうさはん
everyday occurrence; commonplace of life; nothing out of the ordinary; everyday occurrence
Proverbs & Idioms
日常茶飯事
にちじょうさはんじ
Daily tea and rice
An everyday occurrence
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 茶 mean in Japanese?
茶 means tea.
How do you read 茶?
On'yomi: チャ、サ (CHA, SA).
How many strokes does 茶 have?
茶 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 茶 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 茶 (tea) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.