Carp in Japanese
"carp" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
鯉
ri
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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carp
Reading: ri
18 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of fish and village. Fish of village.
What it carries
Carp streamer, love, success. Represents Japanese good luck.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for carp?
The most common kanji for "carp" is 鯉, read as ri. It means carp. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 鯉 have?
鯉 has 18 strokes.