Free in Japanese
"free" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "free". The most common choice is shown first.
只View details →
Top pick
only, free, in addition
Reading: shi
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of mouth and eight. Just mouth.
What it carries
Only, now, free. Represents only.
Related kanji for "free"
放Details →逃Details →
set free(also: release, fire, shoot)
hou
Composed of direction and strike. Releasing direction.
set free(also: escape, flee, shirk)
tou
Composed of advance and omen. Fleeing after seeing omen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for free?
The most common kanji for "free" is 只, read as shi. It means only, free, in addition. Related kanji: 放 (set free), 逃 (set free).
How many strokes does 只 have?
只 has 5 strokes.