Phrase in Japanese

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

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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

Top pick

phrase, clause, sentence, passage, paragraph, counter for haiku

Reading: ku

5 strokes

Where it comes from

Composed of mouth and wrap. Words divided by mouth.

What it carries

Punctuation, phrase, haiku. Represents word division.

Frequently asked questions

The most common kanji for "phrase" is 句, read as ku. It means phrase, clause, sentence. Related kanji: .

句 has 5 strokes.