Figure in Japanese
"figure" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
姿
sugata
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "figure". The most common choice is shown first.
姿View details →
Top pick
figure, form, shape
Reading: shi
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of next and woman. Woman's next form.
What it carries
Posture, appearance, figure. Represents form.
Related kanji for "figure"
態Details →像Details →
figure
tai · nature
Composed of ability and heart. Manner of ability heart.
figure
zou
Composed of person and elephant. Person like elephant statue.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for figure?
The most common kanji for "figure" is 姿, read as shi. It means figure, form, shape. Related kanji: 態 (figure), 像 (figure).
How many strokes does 姿 have?
姿 has 9 strokes.