Mnemonic
Among the grass, one stalk glows with a sacred aura—chosen by the gods themselves. While other grass withers, this sacred stalk channels divine energy upward through its core, standing tall as a holy pillar in the meadow.
Additional thoughts
Picture a single luminous stalk rising from ordinary grass, pulsing with golden sacred light like a living shrine. The vertical image of the stalk reinforces the kanji's meaning of a plant's central upward-growing stem.Quick recall
A sacred pillar rises from the grass—a divine stalk of light.Details
The keyword for 茎 is stalk. This kanji refers to the stem or stalk of a plant—the main structural part that grows upward from the roots and supports the leaves, flowers, and fruit. It encompasses the idea of a plant's central axis, the firm yet flexible shaft through which nutrients travel. The term is used broadly for the stems of grasses, flowers, and other vegetation.
- On'yomi
- けい、きょう
- Kun'yomi
- くき