Door in Japanese

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

扉

tobira

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "door". The most common choice is shown first.

戸

Top pick

door, counter for houses, door radical (no. 63)

Reading: ko

4 strokes

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Where it comes from

Shape of single door.

What it carries

Doorway, Edo, detached house. Represents entrance.

Related kanji for "door"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for door?

The most common kanji for "door" is 戸, read as ko. It means door, counter for houses, door radical (no. 63). Related kanji: 枢 (door), 扉 (front door).

How many strokes does 戸 have?

戸 has 4 strokes.