Block in Japanese
"block" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
町
machi
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "block". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
town, village, block, street
Reading: chou
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of field and block. Divided sections of rice fields.
What it carries
Town, municipality, streets. Represents local community.
Related kanji for "block"
塞Details →版Details →
block
soku
Composed of roof, earth, and eight. Blocking with earth.
printing block(also: printing plate, edition, impression)
han
Composed of piece and bend. Bent piece.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for block?
The most common kanji for "block" is 町, read as chou. It means town, village, block. Related kanji: 塞 (block), 版 (printing block).
How many strokes does 町 have?
町 has 7 strokes.