Center in Japanese
"center" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "center". The most common choice is shown first.
央View details →
Top pick
center, middle
Reading: ou
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of person spreading arms at center.
What it carries
Central, center, middle. Represents core of things.
Related kanji for "center"
中Details →枢Details →
center
chuu
Shape of flagpole piercing center of target. Indicates center.
center of things(also: hinge, pivot, door)
suu
Composed of tree and divide. Dividing tree.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for center?
The most common kanji for "center" is 央, read as ou. It means center, middle. Related kanji: 中 (center), 枢 (center of things).
How many strokes does 央 have?
央 has 5 strokes.