茂
Kanji · N1
茂 / overgrown
Kanji for overgrown, grow thick, or be luxuriant.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | モ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | しげ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
茂 carries the meaning overgrown, grow thick, or be luxuriant.
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Common compounds with 茂
繁茂はんもflourishing / thriving / luxuriant growth
茂るしげるto grow thickly / to be in full leaf / to be rampant
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