Paper in Japanese
"paper" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
紙
kami
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "paper". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
paper
Reading: shi
10 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of thread and clan. Paper made from fibers.
What it carries
Paper, document, bill. Medium for recording and communication.
Related kanji for "paper"
paper
sen · wisdom
Combines 'bamboo' (竹) with 'thin' (戔), representing thin bamboo slips, extended to letter paper.
paper money(also: tag, counter for bonds, placard)
satsu
Composed of tree and phonetic. Wooden tag.
cut paper(also: cash, bad habit, humble prefix)
hei
Composed of worn and cloth. Worn cloth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for paper?
The most common kanji for "paper" is 紙, read as shi. It means paper. Related kanji: 箋 (paper), 札 (paper money), 幣 (cut paper).
How many strokes does 紙 have?
紙 has 10 strokes.