Quick help with Single Character

[Curran]

I am translating a hakogaki and having trouble with one character:

 

橘

 

What is the correct stroke count on this one?

Possible readings?

 

I am not finding it in the books I am using, and am probably overlooking it.

[Nobody]

stroke count: 16

reading: kitsu/kichi/tachibana

[Justin Grant]

橘 "Wild citrus" | KITSU | 16 strokes | N ++

 

橘 [tachibana] wild inedible citrus, Citrus deliciosa

 

Produces few compounds

 

　柑橘類 [kankitsurui] citrus fruits

 

== In names: ==

　Tachibana, kitsu

　橘 [tachibana] surname

　橘屋 [tachibanaya] surname

　橘川 [kikkawa] surname

　愛橘 [aikitsu] male name

 

From JISHOP Software

[Curran]

Moriyama-san and Justin,

 

Thank you. That was exactly what I needed and makes perfect sense as a description of the tsuba theme.

 

Justin, that translator program is very useful to my needs. I appreciated the link and might download the full version this weekend when I set up a new computer.

I use Grey's Flashcards to practice kanji when at the gym (oxygen to the brain, higher attention :lol: ). I use the Japan auctions to work on mei readings, and sometimes I run into a real challenge either deciphering handwriting or getting the meaning. I remain impressed by those like Mr. Stuart who have learned to read well over a short span of study.

 

Moriyama-san has solved more than a few riddles for me.