Composition in Japanese
"composition" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
曲
kyoku
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "composition". The most common choice is shown first.
章View details →
Top pick
badge, chapter, composition, poem, design
Reading: shou
11 strokes · beautiful
Where it comes from
Composed of sound and ten. Decorating sound fully.
What it carries
Sentence, chapter, seal. Represents section.
Related kanji for "composition"
曲Details →箋Details →
composition
kyoku · beautiful, nature
Pictograph of curved shape.
composition
sen · wisdom
Combines 'bamboo' (竹) with 'thin' (戔), representing thin bamboo slips, extended to letter paper.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for composition?
The most common kanji for "composition" is 章, read as shou. It means badge, chapter, composition. Related kanji: 曲 (composition), 箋 (composition).
How many strokes does 章 have?
章 has 11 strokes.