Car in Japanese

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

車

kuruma

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

車

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car

Reading: sha

7 strokes

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Where it comes from

Pictograph of wheel and axle seen from above.

What it carries

Movement, progress, civilization. Symbol of transportation and technological development.

Related kanji for "car"

箱

railway car(also: box, chest, case)

sou · wisdom

Composed of bamboo and mutual. Bamboo mutual.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for car?

The most common kanji for "car" is 車, read as sha. It means car. Related kanji: 箱 (railway car).

How many strokes does 車 have?

車 has 7 strokes.