たけかんむり

竹部ちくぶ：Top

Description

Represents bamboo. Commonly used in kanji for bamboo objects, structures, or long, thin items.

Kanji Using This Radical

Note: This radical always appears at the top of characters, like a crown. It originates from the full character for bamboo. Historically, it marked tools, containers, or writing materials made of bamboo — such as flutes, brushes, and scrolls. By extension, it also points to long, thin objects.