And in Japanese
"and" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "and". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
且 is and in the sense of moreover, joining two statements. 並 is to line up side by side. 兼 is to combine two roles in one. 共 is together, jointly. Japanese joins nouns with と and clauses with て, so none of these is the everyday and.
Top pick
moreover, also, furthermore
Reading: sho
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of placing thing on platform. Moreover, also.
What it carries
Moreover, also, in addition. Represents adding.
Related kanji for "and"
and
hei
Shape of two people standing. Standing together.
and
ken · dynamic
Shape of holding two bundles of grain. Combining.
and
kyou · peaceful
Shape of holding thing with both hands. Holding together.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for and?
The most common kanji for "and" is 且, read as sho. It means moreover, also, furthermore. Related kanji: 並 (and), 兼 (and), 共 (and).
How many strokes does 且 have?
且 has 5 strokes.