Politics in Japanese

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

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

政

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politics, government

Reading: sei

9 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of correct and strike. Governing correctly.

What it carries

Politics, policy, government. Represents government.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for politics?

The most common kanji for "politics" is 政, read as sei. It means politics, government. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 政 have?

政 has 9 strokes.