Kanji

What does the kanji 楠 mean?

楠 means camphor tree. On'yomi ナン、ダン、ゼン、ネン. Kun'yomi くす、くすのき.

Quick facts
On'yomiナン、ダン、ゼン、ネン
Kun'yomiくす、くすのき
Strokes13
Main radical木
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi ナン、ダン、ゼン、ネンKun'yomi くす、くすのき
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework13 strokes

camphor tree

Memory hook

The tree (木) ten (十) fathoms tall, its fragrant wood proof against insects — CAMPHOR TREE.

Main radical

木tree 4 strokes

Stroke order · 13 strokes

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13

Look up another word →

Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.