Perverse in Japanese

"perverse" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

横

ou

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "perverse". The most common choice is shown first.

横

Top pick

sideways, side, horizontal, width, woof, unreasonable, perverse

Reading: ou

15 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of tree and yellow. Tree lying sideways.

What it carries

Cross, sideways, unjust. Represents horizontal direction.

Related kanji for "perverse"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for perverse?

The most common kanji for "perverse" is 横, read as ou. It means sideways, side, horizontal. Related kanji: 曲 (perverse).

How many strokes does 横 have?

横 has 15 strokes.