藤

Etymology

Composed of grass and phonetic. Wisteria grass.

Symbolism

Wisteria, wisteria trellis, wisteria color. Represents wisteria.

Seasonal

Spring flower blooming late April to early May. Viewing under wisteria trellis is spring tradition. Beautiful purple clusters.

What does 藤 mean in Japanese?

藤 means wisteria.

How do you read 藤?

On'yomi: トウ、ドウ (TOU, DOU). Kun'yomi: ふじ (fuji).

How many strokes does 藤 have?

藤 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).

Is 藤 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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