Disappear in Japanese

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

消える

kieru

消extinguish, blow out+えnot in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "disappear". The most common choice is shown first.

暗

Top pick

darkness, disappear, shade, informal, grow dark, be blinded

Reading: an

13 strokes · dark, elegant, dynamic

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Where it comes from

Composed of sun (日) and sound (音). State where only sound remains, no sun.

What it carries

Darkness, gloom, implication. Also represents absence of knowledge or hope.

Related kanji for "disappear"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for disappear?

The most common kanji for "disappear" is 暗, read as an. It means darkness, disappear, shade. Related kanji: 没 (disappear).

How many strokes does 暗 have?

暗 has 13 strokes.