Angle in Japanese
"angle" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
角
kaku
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "angle". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
angle, corner, square, horn, antlers
Reading: kaku
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Pictograph of animal horn.
What it carries
Angle, horn, corner. Represents protruding part.
Related kanji for "angle"
稜Details →圭Details →
angle
ryou · powerful
Combines 'grain' (禾) with 'angular' (夌), representing angular parts of objects—mountain ridges.
angle
kei · beautiful
Composed of two earths. Jade made of earth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for angle?
The most common kanji for "angle" is 角, read as kaku. It means angle, corner, square. Related kanji: 稜 (angle), 圭 (angle).
How many strokes does 角 have?
角 has 7 strokes.