Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 竹の子(たけのこ) in Japanese

竹の子, 筍
Kana Reading
たけのこ
Romaji
takenoko
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    bamboo shoots


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

6 strokes

bamboo

On'Yomi: チク

Kun'Yomi: たけ

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

On'Yomi: シ, ス, ツ

Kun'Yomi: こ, -こ, ね

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12 strokes

bamboo shoot

On'Yomi: ジュン, シュン, イン

Kun'Yomi: たけのこ, たかんな

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