Carry in Japanese
"carry" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
9 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "carry". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
carry, luck, destiny, fate, lot, transport, progress, advance
Reading: un
12 strokes · mysterious, peaceful, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of advance (辶) and army (軍). Moving troops, transporting.
What it carries
Fate, luck, movement. '運' represents forces beyond human control.
Related kanji for "carry"
carry
tan · nature
Composed of hand and dawn. Carrying with hand.
carry
han · peaceful
Composed of boat and weapon. Carrying boat.
carry
han
Composed of hand and general. Carrying with hand.
carry out(also: going, journey, conduct)
kou · dynamic
Pictograph of crossroads. Going along a path.
carry in hand(also: propose, take along)
tei
Composed of hand and this. Holding with hand.
carry out(also: fruit, reward, achieve)
ka · nature
Shape of fruit on tree.
carry through(also: step, trample, appraise)
tou
carry through(also: tread, step on, trample)
sen · nature, wisdom
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for carry?
The most common kanji for "carry" is 運, read as un. It means carry, luck, destiny. Related kanji: 担 (carry), 般 (carry), 搬 (carry), 行 (carry out), 提 (carry in hand), 果 (carry out) and more.
How many strokes does 運 have?
運 has 12 strokes.