Heaven in Japanese
"heaven" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "heaven". The most common choice is shown first.
宇View details →
Top pick
eaves, roof, house, heaven
Reading: u
6 strokes · mysterious, spiritual
Where it comes from
Composed of roof and phonetic. Under roof, universe.
What it carries
Universe, space, vast. Represents infinite expanse.
Related kanji for "heaven"
陽Details →乾Details →
heaven
you · mysterious, nature
Combines 'hill' (阝) with 'rising sun' (昜), representing the sunny southern side of mountains. Means sun, brightness, and positivity.
heaven
kan · powerful, mysterious
Composed of second and phonetic. Drying in sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for heaven?
The most common kanji for "heaven" is 宇, read as u. It means eaves, roof, house. Related kanji: 陽 (heaven), 乾 (heaven).
How many strokes does 宇 have?
宇 has 6 strokes.