Arrive in Japanese
"arrive" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "arrive". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
don, arrive, wear, counter for suits of clothing
Reading: chaku
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of sheep and eye. Wearing sheep's wool.
What it carries
Arrival, wearing, starting. Represents attachment and beginning.
Related kanji for "arrive"
arrive
shi
Shape of arrow reaching ground. Arriving.
arrive
kei · spiritual
Composed of words and purport. Visiting with words.
arrive
tatsu
Composed of advance and phonetic. Advancing to reach.
arrive
kai
Composed of 'roof/cover' (尸) and 'reason/from' (由). Represents something coming out from under a roof to reach its destination. Extended to mean 'deliver' and 'reach.'
arrive at(also: homecoming, lead to, result in)
ki · peaceful, wisdom
Composed of broom and stop. Sweeping and returning home.
arrive at(also: hang, suspend, depend)
kai
Composed of hand and divination. Hanging with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for arrive?
The most common kanji for "arrive" is 着, read as chaku. It means don, arrive, wear. Related kanji: 至 (arrive), 詣 (arrive), 達 (arrive), 届 (arrive), 帰 (arrive at), 掛 (arrive at).
How many strokes does 着 have?
着 has 12 strokes.