Best in Japanese
"best" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "best". The most common choice is shown first.
冠View details →
Top pick
crown, best, peerless
Reading: kan
9 strokes · elegant
Where it comes from
Composed of cover, origin, and measure. Hat covering head.
What it carries
Crown, ceremony, top. Represents highest position.
Related kanji for "best"
如Details →宜Details →限Details →
best
jo
Composed of woman and mouth. Woman like mouth.
best regards(also: good)
gi
Composed of roof and moreover. Making things good at home.
to best of ability(also: limit, restrict)
gen · peaceful
Composed of hill and phonetic. Limit of hill.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for best?
The most common kanji for "best" is 冠, read as kan. It means crown, best, peerless. Related kanji: 如 (best), 宜 (best regards), 限 (to best of ability).
How many strokes does 冠 have?
冠 has 9 strokes.