Noble in Japanese

"noble" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "noble". The most common choice is shown first.

隆

Top pick

hump, high, noble, prosperity

Reading: ryuu

11 strokes · elegant

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Where it comes from

Combines 'hill' (阝) with the opposite of 'descend' (夅), depicting ground rising high. Means prosperity and flourishing.

What it carries

Symbolizes prosperity, rise, and grandeur. Represents the strength of vigorous growth toward the peak.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for noble?

The most common kanji for "noble" is 隆, read as ryuu. It means hump, high, noble. Related kanji: 尊 (noble).

How many strokes does 隆 have?

隆 has 11 strokes.