Performance in Japanese
"performance" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "performance". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
performance, act, play, render, stage
Reading: en
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of water and phonetic. Performing like spreading water.
What it carries
Theater, performance, show. Represents artistic expression.
Related kanji for "performance"
performance
gyou · beautiful
Shape of decorated musical instrument. Work, skill.
performance
gei · beautiful
Composed of grass and cloud. Planting technique.
performance
gi · beautiful, dark
Composed of hand and branch. Skill supporting with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for performance?
The most common kanji for "performance" is 演, read as en. It means performance, act, play. Related kanji: 業 (performance), 芸 (performance), 技 (performance).
How many strokes does 演 have?
演 has 14 strokes.