Merit in Japanese
"merit" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "merit". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
merit, efficacy, efficiency, benefit
Reading: kou
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of cross and power. Effect of crossing power.
What it carries
Effect, efficiency, effective. Represents effectiveness.
Related kanji for "merit"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for merit?
The most common kanji for "merit" is 効, read as kou. It means merit, efficacy, efficiency. Related kanji: 勲 (merit).
How many strokes does 効 have?
効 has 8 strokes.