Late in Japanese
"late" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "late". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
late, quiet, sets (sun)
Reading: an
10 strokes · peaceful, nature
Where it comes from
Combines 'sun' (日) with 'peaceful' (安), representing calm times when the sun is high.
What it carries
Symbolizes calmness, sunny days, and tranquility. Represents peaceful times in sunlight.
Related kanji for "late"
late
chi
Composed of advance and rhinoceros. Slow like rhinoceros.
grow late, sit up late(also: night watch, of course, renew)
kou · mysterious, dark
Composed of third and strike. Striking to change.
the late(also: deceased, dying, perish)
bou
Shape of person hiding. Perish.
the late(also: happenstance, especially, intentionally)
ko · wisdom
Composed of old and strike. Striking old thing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for late?
The most common kanji for "late" is 晏, read as an. It means late, quiet, sets (sun). Related kanji: 遅 (late), 更 (grow late, sit up late), 亡 (the late), 故 (the late).
How many strokes does 晏 have?
晏 has 10 strokes.