Chastity in Japanese
"chastity" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
操
misao
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "chastity". The most common choice is shown first.
貞View details →
Top pick
upright, chastity, constancy, righteousness
Reading: tei
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of divination and shell. Chaste divination with shell.
What it carries
Chastity, fidelity, purity. Represents chastity.
Related kanji for "chastity"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for chastity?
The most common kanji for "chastity" is 貞, read as tei. It means upright, chastity, constancy. Related kanji: 操 (chastity).
How many strokes does 貞 have?
貞 has 9 strokes.