Bribe in Japanese
"bribe" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "bribe". The most common choice is shown first.
賄View details →
Top pick
bribe, board, supply, finance
Reading: wai
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'shell/money' (貝) with 'have' (有), representing giving wealth to others—bribes.
What it carries
Symbolizes bribery, corruption, and provisions. Carries dual meanings of illicit money and providing meals.
Related kanji for "bribe"
賂Details →握Details →
bribe
ro
Combines 'shell/money' (貝) with 'each' (各), representing giving wealth individually—bribery.
bribe
aku
Composed of hand and roof. Covering like roof with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for bribe?
The most common kanji for "bribe" is 賄, read as wai. It means bribe, board, supply. Related kanji: 賂 (bribe), 握 (bribe).
How many strokes does 賄 have?
賄 has 13 strokes.