Leave in Japanese
"leave" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
9 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "leave". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
exit, leave, go out, come out, put out, protrude
Reading: shutsu
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Pictograph of something emerging from a hole or container.
What it carries
Origin, departure, expression. Represents something new coming forth.
Related kanji for "leave"
leave
hi
Composed of net and ability. Stopping ability with net.
leave
kyo
Composed of earth (土) and private. Leaving the land.
leave behind(also: bequeath, reserve)
i
Composed of advance and precious. Leaving precious things.
leave to(also: committee, entrust to, devote)
i
Composed of grain and woman. Entrusting grain to woman.
leave with(also: deposit, custody, entrust to)
yo
Combines 'head' (頁) with 'beforehand' (予), meaning to entrust something in advance. Represents trust-based delegation.
leave as is(also: silence, become silent, stop speaking)
moku · powerful, peaceful
Composed of black and dog. Black dog.
leave behind(also: placement, put, set)
chi
leave of absence(also: spare time, rest, leisure)
ka · peaceful
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for leave?
The most common kanji for "leave" is 出, read as shutsu. It means exit, leave, go out. Related kanji: 罷 (leave), 去 (leave), 遺 (leave behind), 委 (leave to), 預 (leave with), 黙 (leave as is) and more.
How many strokes does 出 have?
出 has 5 strokes.