Japanese Kanji

ou

cherry

Jinmeiyō variant · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNさくらsakura

Meaning

Cherry.

Stroke order for 櫻

櫻 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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