Column in Japanese
"column" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
桁
keta
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "column". The most common choice is shown first.
欄View details →
Top pick
column, handrail, blank, space
Reading: ran
20 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'tree' (木) with an abbreviated form of 'fight' (闘), representing railings, fences, and partitions. Also means sectioned spaces like newspaper columns.
What it carries
Symbolizes division, order, and organization. Represents structures that organize space and information for clarity.
Related kanji for "column"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for column?
The most common kanji for "column" is 欄, read as ran. It means column, handrail, blank. Related kanji: 列 (column).
How many strokes does 欄 have?
欄 has 20 strokes.