すぎ
sugi
JLPT N17 strokesKanjiLevel 92 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

杉 is the kanji for "Cedar". A common reading is すぎ (sugi). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Cedar

Also : Cryptomeria

Readings

kunすぎ/ sugionさん/ san

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

古い杉の木が高くそびえ立っている。

ふるいすぎのきがたかくそびえたっている。

An old cedar tree towers high.

杉の清々しい香りが心地よく漂う。

すぎのすがすがしいかおりがここちよくただよう。

The refreshing scent of cedar drifts pleasantly.

Vocabulary using 杉

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