File in Japanese
"file" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
綴じる
tojiru
綴not in this dictionary+じnot in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "file". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
file, row, rank, tier, column
Reading: retsu
6 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'bone' (歹) with 'blade' (刂), from cutting and arranging bones. Represents lining up.
What it carries
Symbolizes rows, order, and neat arrangement. Represents orderly lining up and ranking.
Related kanji for "file"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for file?
The most common kanji for "file" is 列, read as retsu. It means file, row, rank. Related kanji: 伍 (file).
How many strokes does 列 have?
列 has 6 strokes.