Economy in Japanese
"economy" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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frugal, economy, thrifty
Reading: ken
10 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of person and all. Person being frugal.
What it carries
Thrift, economy, simple. Represents eliminating waste.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for economy?
The most common kanji for "economy" is 倹, read as ken. It means frugal, economy, thrifty. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 倹 have?
倹 has 10 strokes.