City in Japanese
"city" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
市
shi
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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market, city, town
Reading: shi
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of market with flag raised. Place of commerce.
What it carries
Market, city, citizen. Represents economy and urban life.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for city?
The most common kanji for "city" is 市, read as shi. It means market, city, town. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 市 have?
市 has 5 strokes.