Arms in Japanese
"arms" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "arms". The most common choice is shown first.
銃View details →
Top pick
gun, arms
Reading: juu
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of metal and fill. Weapon filled with metal.
What it carries
Pistol, firearm, weapon. Represents gun.
Related kanji for "arms"
矛Details →武Details →肢Details →抱Details →
arms
mu
Pictograph of halberd.
arms
bu · powerful
Composed of stop and halberd. Power to stop battle.
arms legs(also: limb, arms & legs)
shi
Composed of flesh and support. Body's support.
hold in arms(also: embrace, hug)
hou · dynamic
Composed of hand and wrap. Embracing with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for arms?
The most common kanji for "arms" is 銃, read as juu. It means gun, arms. Related kanji: 矛 (arms), 武 (arms), 肢 (arms legs), 抱 (hold in arms).
How many strokes does 銃 have?
銃 has 14 strokes.