America in Japanese
"america" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "america" and related ideas.
米View details →
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rice, USA, metre
Reading: bei
6 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Pictograph of rice grains.
What it carries
Rice, rice grain, rice cultivation. Represents rice.
Related kanji for "america"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for america?
The most common kanji for "america" is 米, read as bei. It means rice, USA, metre. Related kanji: 亜 (america).
How many strokes does 米 have?
米 has 6 strokes.