Every in Japanese

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

毎

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

毎

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every

Reading: mai

6 strokes

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Where it comes from

Variation of '母' (mother). Repetition of mother nurturing daily.

What it carries

Repetition, daily life, continuity. Represents accumulation of 'every day'.

Related kanji for "every"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for every?

The most common kanji for "every" is 毎, read as mai. It means every. Related kanji: 各 (every).

How many strokes does 毎 have?

毎 has 6 strokes.