Do in Japanese
"do" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "do". The most common choice is shown first.
為View details →
Top pick
do, change, make, benefit, welfare, be of use, reach to, try, practice, cost, serve as, good, advantage, as a result of
Reading: i
9 strokes · nature, dynamic
Where it comes from
Shape of training elephant with hand. To do, to act.
What it carries
Action, purpose, for the sake of. Represents action and purpose.
Related kanji for "do"
致Details →遣Details →
do
chi
Composed of arrive and strike. Arriving and causing.
do
ken
Composed of advance and phonetic. Sending out.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for do?
The most common kanji for "do" is 為, read as i. It means do, change, make. Related kanji: 致 (do), 遣 (do).
How many strokes does 為 have?
為 has 9 strokes.