Age in Japanese
"age" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "age". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
age
Reading: rei
17 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'teeth' (歯) with '令,' deriving from judging age by tooth changes.
What it carries
Symbolizes age, years, and life stages. Represents passage of time and accompanying growth or aging.
Related kanji for "age"
age
sai
Composed of stop and dog. Stopping year.
age
dai · dynamic
Composed of person and phonetic. Substitute for person.
old age(also: old man, grow old)
rou · dynamic
A pictograph of an elderly person with long hair and a cane. Means aged person and longevity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for age?
The most common kanji for "age" is 齢, read as rei. It means age. Related kanji: 歳 (age), 代 (age), 老 (old age).
How many strokes does 齢 have?
齢 has 17 strokes.