Inside in Japanese
"inside" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
中
naka
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "inside". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
inside, within, between, among, house, home
Reading: nai
4 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of enclosure and enter. Entering enclosure.
What it carries
Inside, domestic, interior. Represents inside.
Related kanji for "inside"
inside
chuu
Shape of flagpole piercing center of target. Indicates center.
inside
chuu · beautiful, wisdom
Composed of clothing and middle. Middle of clothing.
inside
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 inside?
The most common kanji for "inside" is 内, read as nai. It means inside, within, between. Related kanji: 中 (inside), 衷 (inside), 裏 (inside).
How many strokes does 内 have?
内 has 4 strokes.