Eaves in Japanese

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

軒

noki

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

宇

Top pick

eaves, roof, house, heaven

Reading: u

6 strokes · mysterious, spiritual

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Where it comes from

Composed of roof and phonetic. Under roof, universe.

What it carries

Universe, space, vast. Represents infinite expanse.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for eaves?

The most common kanji for "eaves" is 宇, read as u. It means eaves, roof, house. Related kanji: 軒 (eaves).

How many strokes does 宇 have?

宇 has 6 strokes.