Fate in Japanese
"fate" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "fate". The most common choice is shown first.
命View details →
Top pick
life, fate, destiny
Reading: mei
8 strokes · powerful, mysterious
Where it comes from
Composed of mouth and order. Commanding with mouth, fate.
What it carries
Life, destiny, mission. Represents value and purpose of living.
Related kanji for "fate"
数Details →運Details →
fate
suu · powerful, mysterious
Composed of phonetic and strike. Counting with strike.
fate
un · mysterious, peaceful
Composed of advance (辶) and army (軍). Moving troops, transporting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for fate?
The most common kanji for "fate" is 命, read as mei. It means life, fate, destiny. Related kanji: 数 (fate), 運 (fate).
How many strokes does 命 have?
命 has 8 strokes.