Department in Japanese
"department" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "department". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
department, course, section
Reading: ka
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of grain and measure. Measuring grain.
What it carries
Science, subject, classification. Represents system of knowledge.
Related kanji for "department"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for department?
The most common kanji for "department" is 科, read as ka. It means department, course, section. Related kanji: 課 (department).
How many strokes does 科 have?
科 has 9 strokes.