Journey in Japanese
"journey" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "journey". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
journey, travel, chase away, let go, going, before, formerly
Reading: ou
8 strokes · wisdom, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of go and master. Going along main road.
What it carries
Traffic, past, go. Represents movement and passing.
Related kanji for "journey"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for journey?
The most common kanji for "journey" is 往, read as ou. It means journey, travel, chase away. Related kanji: 行 (journey).
How many strokes does 往 have?
往 has 8 strokes.