Beg in Japanese

"beg" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

乞う

ko

乞beg, invite+うnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "beg". The most common choice is shown first.

乞

Top pick

beg, invite, ask

Reading: kotsu

3 strokes

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Where it comes from

Shape of person begging. Begging.

What it carries

Beggar, mendicant, beg. Represents asking.

Related kanji for "beg"

希

beg

ki · spiritual

Shape of cloth and crossing threads. Rare textile.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for beg?

The most common kanji for "beg" is 乞, read as kotsu. It means beg, invite, ask. Related kanji: 希 (beg).

How many strokes does 乞 have?

乞 has 3 strokes.