Main in Japanese
"main" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "main". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
Reading: hon
5 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Shape of mark at base of tree (木). The root of things.
What it carries
Root, book, Japan. Represents authenticity in 'real' and 'genuine'.
Related kanji for "main"
main point(also: need, essence, pivot)
you
Combines 'cover' (西) with 'woman' (女), originally referring to the waist area. Extended from this vital body part to mean 'important' and 'necessary.'
main part(also: tree trunk, talent, capability)
kan · beautiful, nature
Composed of dry and tree. Trunk of tree.
main thing(also: lord, chief, master)
shu · wisdom, spiritual
Shape of flame on candlestick. Master, main.
main point(also: religion, sect, denomination)
shuu · spiritual
Composed of roof and altar. House enshrining deity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for main?
The most common kanji for "main" is 本, read as hon. It means book, present, main. Related kanji: 要 (main point), 幹 (main part), 主 (main thing), 宗 (main point).
How many strokes does 本 have?
本 has 5 strokes.