Existing in Japanese
"existing" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "existing". The most common choice is shown first.
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present, existing, actual
Reading: gen
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of jade and see. Jade being visible.
What it carries
Present, reality, realization. Represents now.
Related kanji for "existing"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for existing?
The most common kanji for "existing" is 現, read as gen. It means present, existing, actual. Related kanji: 顕 (existing).
How many strokes does 現 have?
現 has 11 strokes.