In in Japanese
"in" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
中
naka
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "in". The most common choice is shown first.
中View details →
Top pick
in, inside, middle, mean, center
Reading: chuu
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of flagpole piercing center of target. Indicates center.
What it carries
Center, moderation, harmony. Reflects East Asian thought valuing 'middle way'.
Related kanji for "in"
於Details →裏Details →
in
o
Composed of direction and at. Indicating location.
in
ri
Combines 'clothing' (衤) with 'village' (里), representing the inside of clothes or back of things. Means the opposite of front, hidden parts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for in?
The most common kanji for "in" is 中, read as chuu. It means in, inside, middle. Related kanji: 於 (in), 裏 (in).
How many strokes does 中 have?
中 has 4 strokes.