Books in Japanese
"books" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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tome, counter for books, volume
Reading: satsu
5 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Shape of bound bamboo slips. Book.
What it carries
Booklet, one volume, fascicle. Represents book.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for books?
The most common kanji for "books" is 冊, read as satsu. It means tome, counter for books, volume. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 冊 have?
冊 has 5 strokes.