Fasten in Japanese
"fasten" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "fasten". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
fasten, tie up, arrest, constrict
Reading: katsu
9 strokes · peaceful, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and tongue. Tying with hand.
What it carries
Parentheses, supervise, include. Represents summarizing.
Related kanji for "fasten"
fasten
ryuu · dynamic
Combines 'field' (田) with 'stop' (卯), representing staying in one place. Means remaining and preserving.
fasten
tei · dynamic
Composed of thread and emperor. Tightening thread.
fasten
ketsu · dynamic
Composed of thread and luck. Tying thread with luck.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for fasten?
The most common kanji for "fasten" is 括, read as katsu. It means fasten, tie up, arrest. Related kanji: 留 (fasten), 締 (fasten), 結 (fasten).
How many strokes does 括 have?
括 has 9 strokes.