Branch in Japanese
"branch" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
枝
eda
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "branch". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)
Reading: shi
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of hand holding branch. Supporting.
What it carries
Support, payment, assistance. Represents supporting.
Related kanji for "branch"
branch
shi
Composed of tree and support. Support of tree.
branch off(also: fork in road, scene, arena)
ki
Composed of mountain and branch. Mountain branching.
branch off(also: separate, diverge, fork)
betsu
Composed of sword and separate. Dividing with sword.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for branch?
The most common kanji for "branch" is 支, read as shi. It means branch, support, sustain. Related kanji: 枝 (branch), 岐 (branch off), 別 (branch off).
How many strokes does 支 have?
支 has 4 strokes.