Control in Japanese
"control" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "control". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
control, wedge
Reading: katsu
17 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of vehicle and harm. Controlling vehicle.
What it carries
Jurisdiction, control, govern. Represents controlling.
Related kanji for "control"
control
kan · powerful, nature
Composed of bamboo and official. Tube made of bamboo.
control
ritsu
Combines 'go' (彳) with 'brush' (聿), representing rules written down—laws. Indicates things that establish order and norms.
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kyou
Composed of arrow and tall. Making arrow tall and straight.
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soku
Shape of binding wood. Bundle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for control?
The most common kanji for "control" is 轄, read as katsu. It means control, wedge. Related kanji: 管 (control), 律 (control), 矯 (control), 束 (control).
How many strokes does 轄 have?
轄 has 17 strokes.