Obey in Japanese
"obey" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "obey". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
obey, order, turn, right, docility, occasion
Reading: jun
12 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of river and head. Head flowing like river.
What it carries
Order, smooth, obedient. Represents following order.
Related kanji for "obey"
obey
juu
Composed of go and follow. Going and following.
obey
fuku
Composed of flesh and person. Thing attached to body.
obey
jun · wisdom
Composed of advance and respect. Advancing following respect.
obey
shu · peaceful
Composed of roof and hand. Protecting home with hands.
obey
zui
Composed of hill and phonetic. Following hill.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for obey?
The most common kanji for "obey" is 順, read as jun. It means obey, order, turn. Related kanji: 従 (obey), 服 (obey), 遵 (obey), 守 (obey), 随 (obey).
How many strokes does 順 have?
順 has 12 strokes.