Buddha in Japanese
"buddha" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
仏
butsu
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "buddha". The most common choice is shown first.
仏View details →
Top pick
Buddha, the dead, France
Reading: butsu
4 strokes · wisdom, dark, spiritual
Where it comes from
Composed of person and not. Not person.
What it carries
Buddhism, Buddha statue, Buddha. Represents Buddha.
Related kanji for "buddha"
釈Details →尊Details →
buddha
shaku
Composed of gather and measure. Gathering and measuring.
buddha
son · elegant
Composed of chief and measure. Revering chief with measure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for buddha?
The most common kanji for "buddha" is 仏, read as butsu. It means Buddha, the dead, France. Related kanji: 釈 (buddha), 尊 (buddha).
How many strokes does 仏 have?
仏 has 4 strokes.