Mourning in Japanese
"mourning" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
喪
mo
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "mourning". The most common choice is shown first.
忌View details →
Top pick
mourning, abhor, detestable, death anniversary
Reading: ki
7 strokes · peaceful, dark
Where it comes from
Composed of self and heart. Heart disliking.
What it carries
Avoidance, taboo, mourning. Represents things to avoid.
Related kanji for "mourning"
喪Details →弔Details →
mourning
sou
Composed of wail and die. Wailing for dead.
mourning
chou
Composed of bow and cloth. Mourning with bow cloth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for mourning?
The most common kanji for "mourning" is 忌, read as ki. It means mourning, abhor, detestable. Related kanji: 喪 (mourning), 弔 (mourning).
How many strokes does 忌 have?
忌 has 7 strokes.