Arrest in Japanese
"arrest" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "arrest". The most common choice is shown first.
拘View details →
Top pick
arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite
Reading: kou
8 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and phrase. Detaining with hand.
What it carries
Restraint, detention, persist. Represents binding.
Related kanji for "arrest"
縛Details →括Details →囚Details →
arrest
baku · peaceful, nature
Composed of thread and spread. Binding with thread.
arrest
katsu · peaceful, dynamic
Composed of hand and tongue. Tying with hand.
arrest
shuu · peaceful
Composed of enclosure and person. Person in enclosure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for arrest?
The most common kanji for "arrest" is 拘, read as kou. It means arrest, seize, concerned. Related kanji: 縛 (arrest), 括 (arrest), 囚 (arrest).
How many strokes does 拘 have?
拘 has 8 strokes.