Devotion in Japanese

"devotion" 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 "devotion" and related ideas.

献

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offering, counter for drinks, present, offer

Reading: ken

13 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of south and dog. Offering dog.

What it carries

Blood donation, contribution, devotion. Represents offering.

Related kanji for "devotion"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for devotion?

The most common kanji for "devotion" is 献, read as ken. It means offering, counter for drinks, present. Related kanji: 信 (devotion), 専 (devotion).

How many strokes does 献 have?

献 has 13 strokes.