Emptiness in Japanese
"emptiness" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
空
ku
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "emptiness". The most common choice is shown first.
空View details →
Top pick
empty, sky, void, vacant, vacuum
Reading: kuu
8 strokes · peaceful, nature, mysterious
Where it comes from
Composed of '穴' (hole) and '工' (empty). Empty space like a hole.
What it carries
Sky, void, Buddhist concept of 'emptiness'. Represents infinite possibility.
Related kanji for "emptiness"
無Details →虚Details →
emptiness
mu
Shape of dancing person. Nothing.
emptiness
kyo · wisdom
Composed of tiger and hill. Hill without tiger.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for emptiness?
The most common kanji for "emptiness" is 空, read as kuu. It means empty, sky, void. Related kanji: 無 (emptiness), 虚 (emptiness).
How many strokes does 空 have?
空 has 8 strokes.