Otaku in Japanese
"otaku" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "otaku" and related ideas.
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honorable, manipulate, govern
Reading: gyo
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of go and unload. Controlling horse.
What it carries
Before, control, honorific. Represents respect and control.
Related kanji for "otaku"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for otaku?
The most common kanji for "otaku" is 御, read as gyo. It means honorable, manipulate, govern. Related kanji: 宅 (otaku).
How many strokes does 御 have?
御 has 12 strokes.