Ditch in Japanese

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

溝

mizo

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

堀

Top pick

ditch, moat, canal

Reading: kutsu

11 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of earth and bend. Digging earth.

What it carries

Moat, canal, ditch. Represents moat.

Related kanji for "ditch"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for ditch?

The most common kanji for "ditch" is 堀, read as kutsu. It means ditch, moat, canal. Related kanji: 溝 (ditch).

How many strokes does 堀 have?

堀 has 11 strokes.