Pass in Japanese
"pass" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "pass". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
pass through, go smoothly
Reading: kou
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Variation of tall. Passing through highly.
What it carries
Enjoy, smooth, communication. Represents progressing smoothly.
Related kanji for "pass"
pass through(also: traffic, avenue, commute)
tsuu · wisdom
Composed of advance and phonetic. Passing through a road.
mountain pass(also: mountain peak, climax, crest)
touge · peaceful, nature
Composed of mountain, up, and down. Mountain up and down.
pass thru(also: sutra, longitude, expire)
kei · powerful
Composed of thread and phonetic. Straight thread.
pass into(also: shift, move, change)
i · dynamic
Composed of grain and many. Moving many grains.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for pass?
The most common kanji for "pass" is 亨, read as kou. It means pass through, go smoothly. Related kanji: 通 (pass through), 峠 (mountain pass), 経 (pass thru), 移 (pass into).
How many strokes does 亨 have?
亨 has 7 strokes.