Hamlet in Japanese

"hamlet" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "hamlet". The most common choice is shown first.

落

Top pick

fall, drop, come down, village, hamlet

Reading: raku

12 strokes

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Where it comes from

Combines 'grass' (艹) with 'fall' (洛), depicting leaves and flowers falling to the ground. Also means descent, decline, and ending.

What it carries

Symbolizes falling, ending, and quietude. Like autumn leaves, represents the boundary between endings and new beginnings.

Related kanji for "hamlet"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for hamlet?

The most common kanji for "hamlet" is 落, read as raku. It means fall, drop, come down. Related kanji: 庄 (hamlet).

How many strokes does 落 have?

落 has 12 strokes.