Drift in Japanese
"drift" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "drift". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
漂 is to drift on water. 流 is to flow. 移 is to shift position. ドリフト in katakana is the driving technique. The English word covers water, meaning and cars; Japanese does not.
Top pick
drift, float (on liquid)
Reading: hyou
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of water and vote. Vote floating on water.
What it carries
Drift, float, bleach. Represents floating.
Related kanji for "drift"
drift
ryuu · dark, dynamic
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'flow' (㐬), depicting water flowing in a river. Means movement, change, and lineage.
drift
i · dynamic
Composed of grain and many. Moving many grains.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for drift?
The most common kanji for "drift" is 漂, read as hyou. It means drift, float (on liquid). Related kanji: 流 (drift), 移 (drift).
How many strokes does 漂 have?
漂 has 14 strokes.