Japan in Japanese
"japan" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "japan". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
日本 (nihon or nippon) is Japan, written 日 sun and 本 origin — the origin of the sun, which is where the sun-rise name comes from. 和 is the older name, used today for anything Japanese in style (和食 Japanese food, 和風 Japanese-style). 邦 is the homeland in formal compounds.
Top pick
harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan
Reading: wa
8 strokes · peaceful, beautiful
Where it comes from
Composed of grain and mouth. Harmonizing grain with mouth.
What it carries
Harmony, peace, Japan. 'Wa' represents core of Japanese culture.
Related kanji for "japan"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for japan?
The most common kanji for "japan" is 和, read as wa. It means harmony, Japanese style, peace. Related kanji: 邦 (japan).
How many strokes does 和 have?
和 has 8 strokes.