May in Japanese
"may" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "may". The most common choice is shown first.
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gain, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to, profit, advantage, benefit
Reading: toku
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of go, measure, and shell. Getting shell by going.
What it carries
Acquisition, get, obtain. Represents getting.
Related kanji for "may"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for may?
The most common kanji for "may" is 得, read as toku. It means gain, get, find. Related kanji: 獲 (may).
How many strokes does 得 have?
得 has 11 strokes.