Lock in Japanese
"lock" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
錠
jo
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "lock". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
lock, fetters, shackles
Reading: jou
16 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of metal and decide. Fixing with metal.
What it carries
Tablet, lock, key. Represents lock.
Related kanji for "lock"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for lock?
The most common kanji for "lock" is 錠, read as jou. It means lock, fetters, shackles. Related kanji: 締 (lock).
How many strokes does 錠 have?
錠 has 16 strokes.