Japanese symbol for “twig”
枝
えだ
Romaji: eda
branch; bough; limb; twig
In Japanese, twig is 枝, read えだ (eda).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “twig”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 小枝 | こえだ koeda | twig; spray |
| 細枝 | ほそえだ hosoeda | twig; wand |
| 粗朶 | そだ soda | brushwood; twig |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 枝豆 | えだまめ edamame | edamame (green soybeans) |
| 小枝 | こえだ koeda | twig; spray |
| 枝葉 | えだは edaha | branches and leaves; foliage |
| 爪楊枝 | つまようじ tsumayouji | toothpick |
| 大枝 | おおえだ ooeda | large branch; bough |
| 枯れ枝 | かれえだ kareeda | dead branch (or twig, etc.); withered branch |
See also: Chinese symbol for “twig”.
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