Present in Japanese
"present" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "present". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
present, existing, actual
Reading: gen
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of jade and see. Jade being visible.
What it carries
Present, reality, realization. Represents now.
Related kanji for "present"
present
hon · wisdom
Shape of mark at base of tree (木). The root of things.
present
kyou
Composed of person and together. Person offering together.
present
ken
Composed of south and dog. Offering dog.
present
tei
Composed of mouth and king. Presenting to king with mouth.
present
hou
Shape of holding abundance with hands. Offering.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for present?
The most common kanji for "present" is 現, read as gen. It means present, existing, actual. Related kanji: 本 (present), 供 (present), 献 (present), 呈 (present), 奉 (present).
How many strokes does 現 have?
現 has 11 strokes.