Fight in Japanese
"fight" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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fight, war
Reading: tou
18 strokes · powerful
Where it comes from
Composed of gate and measure/fight. Fighting within gate.
What it carries
Battle, competition, combat. Represents fierce conflict and will to victory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for fight?
The most common kanji for "fight" is 闘, read as tou. It means fight, war. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 闘 have?
闘 has 18 strokes.