Palace in Japanese
"palace" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "palace". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
Shinto shrine, constellations, palace, princess
Reading: kyuu
10 strokes · elegant, spiritual
Where it comes from
Composed of roof and backbone. Building with two rooms.
What it carries
Palace, shrine, imperial palace. Represents sacred building.
Related kanji for "palace"
palace
kaku · elegant
Composed of gate and each. Building with gates for each.
palace
kan · elegant
Composed of food (食) and official (官). Public building providing meals.
palace
den · elegant, spiritual
Composed of corpse, weapon, and together. Palace dwelling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for palace?
The most common kanji for "palace" is 宮, read as kyuu. It means Shinto shrine, constellations, palace. Related kanji: 閣 (palace), 館 (palace), 殿 (palace).
How many strokes does 宮 have?
宮 has 10 strokes.