Fence in Japanese

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

垣

kaki

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

塀

Top pick

fence, wall, (kokuji)

Reading: hei

12 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of earth and screen. Earth screen.

What it carries

Wall, fence, barrier. Represents wall.

Related kanji for "fence"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for fence?

The most common kanji for "fence" is 塀, read as hei. It means fence, wall, (kokuji). Related kanji: 垣 (fence), 柵 (fence), 壁 (fence).

How many strokes does 塀 have?

塀 has 12 strokes.