Gun in Japanese
"gun" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
砲
ho
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "gun". The most common choice is shown first.
銃View details →
Top pick
gun, arms
Reading: juu
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of metal and fill. Weapon filled with metal.
What it carries
Pistol, firearm, weapon. Represents gun.
Related kanji for "gun"
砲Details →筒Details →
gun
hou
Composed of stone and wrap. Cannon wrapping stone.
gun barrel(also: cylinder, pipe, tube)
tou
Composed of bamboo and same. Same bamboo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for gun?
The most common kanji for "gun" is 銃, read as juu. It means gun, arms. Related kanji: 砲 (gun), 筒 (gun barrel).
How many strokes does 銃 have?
銃 has 14 strokes.