Minute in Japanese
"minute" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "minute". The most common choice is shown first.
詳View details →
Top pick
detailed, full, minute, accurate, well-informed
Reading: shou
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of words and sheep. Speaking in detail like sheep.
What it carries
Detail, detailed, elaborate. Represents being detailed.
Related kanji for "minute"
解Details →分Details →
minute
kai · wisdom
Composed of horn, sword, and cow. Untying cow's horn with sword.
minute of time(also: part, segment, share)
bun · beautiful, wisdom
Composed of '八' (divide) and '刀' (sword). Dividing with a blade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for minute?
The most common kanji for "minute" is 詳, read as shou. It means detailed, full, minute. Related kanji: 解 (minute), 分 (minute of time).
How many strokes does 詳 have?
詳 has 13 strokes.