Perish in Japanese
"perish" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "perish". The most common choice is shown first.
亡View details →
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deceased, the late, dying, perish
Reading: bou
3 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of person hiding. Perish.
What it carries
Death, exile, ruin. Represents perishing.
Related kanji for "perish"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for perish?
The most common kanji for "perish" is 亡, read as bou. It means deceased, the late, dying. Related kanji: 滅 (perish).
How many strokes does 亡 have?
亡 has 3 strokes.