Drawing in Japanese

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

図

zu

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

図

Top pick

map, drawing, plan, extraordinary, audacious

Reading: zu

7 strokes · wisdom

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Where it comes from

Enclosure with drawing inside. Plan, diagram.

What it carries

Drawing, intention, map. Represents visual planning.

Related kanji for "drawing"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for drawing?

The most common kanji for "drawing" is 図, read as zu. It means map, drawing, plan. Related kanji: 絵 (drawing).

How many strokes does 図 have?

図 has 7 strokes.