Hall in Japanese
"hall" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "hall". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
public chamber, hall
Reading: dou
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of esteem and earth. Building on high foundation.
What it carries
Magnificent, cafeteria, main hall. Represents solemn building.
Related kanji for "hall"
hall
den · elegant, spiritual
Composed of corpse, weapon, and together. Palace dwelling.
hall
rou
Combines 'building' (广) with 'bright' (郎), representing bright passageways in buildings—corridors.
music hall(also: pavilion, restaurant, mansion)
tei · beautiful, peaceful
Composed of lid, mouth, and nail. Pavilion nail.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for hall?
The most common kanji for "hall" is 堂, read as dou. It means public chamber, hall. Related kanji: 殿 (hall), 廊 (hall), 亭 (music hall).
How many strokes does 堂 have?
堂 has 11 strokes.