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Kanji for Oak
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “oak”: 柏、楢. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
oak
The oak leaf; protection for the family line.
On Children's Day, rice cakes are wrapped in oak leaves (柏餅).
9 strokes On reading ハク、ヒャク、ビャク (haku, hyaku, byaku) Kun reading かしわ (kashiwa)
Dictionary meanings: oak, cypress
Readings used for names on Nazuke: kashiwa, haku
oak
The oak; strong, steady and long-lived.
13 strokes On reading シュウ、ユウ (shuu, yuu) Kun reading なら (nara)
Dictionary meanings: oak
Readings used for names on Nazuke: nara
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