Play With in Japanese

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

弄る

ijiru

弄play with, tamper+るnot in this dictionary

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

弄

Top pick

play with, tamper, trifle with

Reading: rou

7 strokes

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Where it comes from

Combines 'jade' (王) with 'hands' (廾), depicting playing with jade in both hands.

What it carries

Symbolizes toying, fiddling, and making light of. Represents not taking seriously and treating lightly.

Related kanji for "play with"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for play with?

The most common kanji for "play with" is 弄, read as rou. It means play with, tamper, trifle with. Related kanji: 捻 (play with).

How many strokes does 弄 have?

弄 has 7 strokes.