Encounter in Japanese
"encounter" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "encounter". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
encounter, meet, party, association, interview, join
Reading: sou
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of advance and comrade. Meeting comrade while advancing.
What it carries
Encounter, disaster, meet. Represents encountering.
Related kanji for "encounter"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for encounter?
The most common kanji for "encounter" is 遭, read as sou. It means encounter, meet, party. Related kanji: 遇 (encounter).
How many strokes does 遭 have?
遭 has 14 strokes.