Grow in Japanese
"grow" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
9 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "grow". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
turn into, become, get, grow, elapse, reach
Reading: sei
6 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of phonetics. Accomplishing.
What it carries
Success, completion, achievement. Represents accomplishing.
Related kanji for "grow"
grow late(also: night watch, sit up late, of course)
kou · mysterious, dark
Composed of third and strike. Striking to change.
grow up(also: bring up, raise, rear)
iku · dynamic
Shape of child born upside down. Raising.
grow thick(also: overgrown, be luxuriant)
mo · dynamic
Composed of grass and phonetic. Phonetic grass.
grow dim(also: be hazy, blurred)
ka · dynamic
Composed of rain and phonetic. Mist like rain.
grow worse, grow bulky(also: be aggravated, swell)
suu · dynamic
Composed of mountain and high. High mountain.
grow old(also: old man, old age)
rou · dynamic
A pictograph of an elderly person with long hair and a cane. Means aged person and longevity.
grow violent(also: recruit, campaign, gather (contributions))
bo · powerful, dynamic
grow dark(also: darkness, disappear, shade)
an · dark, elegant
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for grow?
The most common kanji for "grow" is 成, read as sei. It means turn into, become, get. Related kanji: 更 (grow late), 育 (grow up), 茂 (grow thick), 霞 (grow dim), 嵩 (grow worse, grow bulky), 老 (grow old) and more.
How many strokes does 成 have?
成 has 6 strokes.