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mulberry

JLPT N1 10 strokes
Kun'yomi
くわ
On'yomi
ソウ
Radical
· tree (tree, wood)

Stroke order & writing

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桑 means "mulberry". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 10 strokes. It is read くわ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Common questions

What does the kanji 桑 mean?
桑 means "mulberry". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 桑 have?
桑 is written in 10 strokes.
How is 桑 read?
It is read くわ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 桑?
桑 is a JLPT N1 kanji.