China in Japanese
"china" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "china". The most common choice is shown first.
中View details →
Top pick
in, inside, middle, mean, center
Reading: chuu
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of flagpole piercing center of target. Indicates center.
What it carries
Center, moderation, harmony. Reflects East Asian thought valuing 'middle way'.
Related kanji for "china"
華Details →漢Details →
china
ka · beautiful, nature
Shape of plants blooming. Beautiful and flourishing.
china
kan · dark, spiritual
Composed of water and phonetic element. From Han River, refers to China.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for china?
The most common kanji for "china" is 中, read as chuu. It means in, inside, middle. Related kanji: 華 (china), 漢 (china).
How many strokes does 中 have?
中 has 4 strokes.