East in Japanese
"east" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
東
higashi
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "east". The most common choice is shown first.
東View details →
Top pick
east
Reading: tou
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Sun rising through trees. The sun rises from the east.
What it carries
East, beginning, hope. Represents spring and wood in Five Elements.
Related kanji for "east"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for east?
The most common kanji for "east" is 東, read as tou. It means east. Related kanji: 卯 (east).
How many strokes does 東 have?
東 has 8 strokes.