Copy in Japanese

"copy" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

写し

utsushi

写copy, be photographed+しnot in this dictionary

7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "copy". The most common choice is shown first.

写

Top pick

copy, be photographed, describe

Reading: sha

5 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of roof and give. Copying a form.

What it carries

Photograph, sketch, copy. Represents visual recording.

Related kanji for "copy"

模

copy

mo

Composed of tree and not. Not tree.

Details →稿

copy

kou

Composed of grain and tall. Tall grain stalk.

Details →謄

copy

tou

Composed of words and I. Copying words.

Details →抄

copy

shou · wisdom, dynamic

Composed of hand and few. Taking a little by hand.

Details →部

copy

bu · beautiful

Composed of phonetic and village. Village part.

Details →副

copy

fuku · nature

Composed of full and sword. Secondary with sword.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for copy?

The most common kanji for "copy" is 写, read as sha. It means copy, be photographed, describe. Related kanji: 模 (copy), 稿 (copy), 謄 (copy), 抄 (copy), 部 (copy), 副 (copy).

How many strokes does 写 have?

写 has 5 strokes.