Bride in Japanese

"bride" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

嫁

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2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "bride". The most common choice is shown first.

嫁

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marry into, bride

Reading: ka

13 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of woman and house. Woman entering household.

What it carries

Marriage, bride, wife. Represents woman's matrimony.

Related kanji for "bride"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for bride?

The most common kanji for "bride" is 嫁, read as ka. It means marry into, bride. Related kanji: 婦 (bride).

How many strokes does 嫁 have?

嫁 has 13 strokes.