Child in Japanese
"child" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
子
ko
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "child". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
Reading: shi
3 strokes · spiritual
Where it comes from
Pictograph of a baby with arms spread wide.
What it carries
Child, future, possibility. First of zodiac, represents new beginnings.
Related kanji for "child"
child
ji · nature, spiritual
Shape of child with large head. Child.
child
dou · spiritual
Composed of stand and village. Child standing in village.
with child(also: pregnancy)
shin · spiritual
Composed of woman and dragon. Woman conceiving dragon.
child s respect(also: filial piety, child's respect)
kou · spiritual
Composed of old and child. Child supporting elderly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for child?
The most common kanji for "child" is 子, read as shi. It means child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM. Related kanji: 児 (child), 童 (child), 娠 (with child), 孝 (child s respect).
How many strokes does 子 have?
子 has 3 strokes.