柳
やなぎ
yanagi
JLPT N19 strokesKanjiLevel 87 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
柳 is the kanji for "Willow". The most common reading is やなぎ (yanagi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Willow
Also : Willow tree
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Readings
kunやなぎ/ yanagionりゅう/ ryuu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
木卯
Example Sentences
柳の木が風に揺れている。
やなぎのきがかぜにゆれている。
The willow tree is swaying in the wind.
柳井さんに会った。
やないさんにあった。
I met Mr. Yanai.
Vocabulary using 柳
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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