Cross in Japanese
"cross" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "cross" and related ideas.
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ten
Reading: juu
2 strokes
Where it comes from
Vertical and horizontal lines crossing. All directions, complete number.
What it carries
Perfection, sufficiency, full marks. Also represents diversity as in 'ten people, ten colors'.
Related kanji for "cross"
字Details →架Details →
cross
ji · wisdom
Composed of roof and child. Raising child at home, character.
cross
ka
Composed of tree and add. Assembling with added wood.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for cross?
The most common kanji for "cross" is 十, read as juu. It means ten. Related kanji: 字 (cross), 架 (cross).
How many strokes does 十 have?
十 has 2 strokes.