Go in Japanese
"go" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "go". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
行 is to go, the everyday verb. 参 is to go humbly, used of oneself toward a superior or a shrine. 往 is to go out, used in compounds about coming and going (往復). 碁 is the board game go, unrelated.
Top pick
going, journey, carry out, conduct, act, line, row, bank
Reading: kou
6 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Pictograph of crossroads. Going along a path.
What it carries
Movement, execution, deed. Fundamental concept of 'action'.
Related kanji for "go"
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san · beautiful, peaceful
Composed of pattern and private. Participating.
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ou · wisdom, dynamic
Composed of go and master. Going along main road.
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Composed of stone and that. Placing stones.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for go?
The most common kanji for "go" is 行, read as kou. It means going, journey, carry out. Related kanji: 参 (go), 往 (go), 碁 (go).
How many strokes does 行 have?
行 has 6 strokes.