竹 Kanji – bamboo

Meaning and Readings

How is 竹 read?

竹 has the onyomi reading チク and the kunyomi reading たけ.

In romaji, these readings can be written as chiku, take.

Common Japanese Words Using 竹

These common Japanese words contain 竹. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

• 竹（たけ） — bamboo (any grass of subfamily Bambusoideae)
• 竹刀（しない） — bamboo sword (for kendo), bamboo fencing stick
• 竹林（ちくりん） — bamboo thicket, bamboo grove
• 爆竹（ばくちく） — firecracker

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