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Kanji for Bamboo grass
The kanji for “bamboo grass” is 笹 and written in 11 strokes. Here is what it means, how it is read, and the names it is used in.
笹
bamboo grass
Bamboo grass, rustling in the wind.
Wishes are hung on bamboo for the Tanabata festival.
11 strokes Kun reading ささ (sasa) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: bamboo grass, (kokuji)
Readings used for names on Nazuke: sasa
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