Illness in Japanese
"illness" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
病
yamai
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "illness". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
symptoms, illness
Reading: shou
10 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of illness and correct. Disease diagnosed correctly.
What it carries
Symptom, syndrome, illness. Represents disease condition.
Related kanji for "illness"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for illness?
The most common kanji for "illness" is 症, read as shou. It means symptoms, illness. Related kanji: 悩 (illness).
How many strokes does 症 have?
症 has 10 strokes.