Describe in Japanese
"describe" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "describe". The most common choice is shown first.
写View details →
Top pick
copy, be photographed, describe
Reading: sha
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of roof and give. Copying a form.
What it carries
Photograph, sketch, copy. Represents visual recording.
Related kanji for "describe"
叙Details →掲Details →
describe
jo
Composed of surplus and again. Stating surplus again.
describe
kei · nature
Composed of hand and phonetic. Raising with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for describe?
The most common kanji for "describe" is 写, read as sha. It means copy, be photographed, describe. Related kanji: 叙 (describe), 掲 (describe).
How many strokes does 写 have?
写 has 5 strokes.