Press in Japanese
"press" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "press". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
press, print, affix a seal, stamp
Reading: natsu
11 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and Nara. Pressing with hand.
What it carries
Seal, press, stamp. Represents pressing.
Related kanji for "press"
press
soku
Composed of person and foot. Urging person's foot.
press
yoku · nature
Combines 'hand' (扌) with 'look up' reversed (卬), depicting pressing down with hands. Indicates suppressing emotions or actions.
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ou · nature
Composed of hand and shell. Pressing shell with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for press?
The most common kanji for "press" is 捺, read as natsu. It means press, print, affix a seal. Related kanji: 促 (press), 抑 (press), 押 (press).
How many strokes does 捺 have?
捺 has 11 strokes.