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扶桑

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 扶桑

そう
榑桑
搏桑
Noun
Freq #60050
1

Chinese mythology

divine tree or island east of China; Fusang

2

Formal or literary term

Japan

3

Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 1879
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

aid
help
assist

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たす.ける
10 strokes
Frequency: 1650
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

mulberry

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くわ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
14 strokes

Meanings

unbarked lumber

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くれ
13 strokes

Meanings

seize
spring upon
strike

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.つ
と.る
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