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briar

JLPT N1 9 strokes
Kun'yomi
いばら・かや・くさぶき
On'yomi
シ・ジ

茨 means "briar". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read いばら・かや・くさぶき in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シ・ジ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 茨 mean?
茨 means "briar". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 茨 have?
茨 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 茨 read?
It is read いばら・かや・くさぶき in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シ・ジ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 茨?
茨 is a JLPT N1 kanji.