Empress in Japanese
"empress" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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empress, queen, after, behind, back, later
Reading: kou
6 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of cliff, one, and mouth. Person behind.
What it carries
Empress, empress dowager, queen. Represents empress.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for empress?
The most common kanji for "empress" is 后, read as kou. It means empress, queen, after. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 后 have?
后 has 6 strokes.