Excellent in Japanese

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

秀逸

shuitsu

秀excel, excellence+逸deviate, idleness

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "excellent". The most common choice is shown first.

佳

Top pick

excellent, beautiful, good, pleasing, skilled

Reading: ka

8 strokes · beautiful

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Where it comes from

Composed of person and jewel. Excellent person.

What it carries

Fine work, beautiful, excellent. Represents beauty and excellence.

Related kanji for "excellent"

豊

excellent

hou

Composed of curved and bean. Curved bean.

Details →妙

excellent

myou · beautiful, mysterious

Composed of woman and few. Few woman.

Details →偉

excellent

i

Composed of person and leather. Outstanding as a person.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for excellent?

The most common kanji for "excellent" is 佳, read as ka. It means excellent, beautiful, good. Related kanji: 豊 (excellent), 妙 (excellent), 偉 (excellent).

How many strokes does 佳 have?

佳 has 8 strokes.