Long For in Japanese
"long for" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "long for". The most common choice is shown first.
憧View details →
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yearn after, long for, aspire to, admire, adore
Reading: shou
15 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of heart and child. Heart yearning for child.
What it carries
Yearning, longing, admiration. Represents yearning.
Related kanji for "long for"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for long for?
The most common kanji for "long for" is 憧, read as shou. It means yearn after, long for, aspire to. Related kanji: 欽 (long for).
How many strokes does 憧 have?
憧 has 15 strokes.