Middle in Japanese
"middle" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "middle". The most common choice is shown first.
半View details →
Top pick
half, middle, odd number, semi-, part-
Reading: han
5 strokes · beautiful, mysterious
Where it comes from
Shape of dividing an ox in two. Half of something.
What it carries
Half, midway, part. Represents effort of 'not giving up halfway'.
Related kanji for "middle"
央Details →中Details →
middle
ou
Shape of person spreading arms at center.
middle
chuu
Shape of flagpole piercing center of target. Indicates center.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for middle?
The most common kanji for "middle" is 半, read as han. It means half, middle, odd number. Related kanji: 央 (middle), 中 (middle).
How many strokes does 半 have?
半 has 5 strokes.