What does the kanji 桂 mean?

The kanji 桂 (katsura) means "Japanese Judas-tree, cinnamon tree". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "katsura"?

"katsura" is written with the kanji 桂, meaning "Japanese Judas-tree, cinnamon tree". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) けい (kei), kunyomi (native Japanese) かつら (katsura). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 桂?

Write 桂 ("Japanese Judas-tree") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.