Flag in Japanese
"flag" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
旗
hata
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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national flag, banner, standard
Reading: ki
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of direction and that. Cloth showing direction.
What it carries
Flag, banner, symbol. Represents symbol of group.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for flag?
The most common kanji for "flag" is 旗, read as ki. It means national flag, banner, standard. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 旗 have?
旗 has 14 strokes.