Price in Japanese
"price" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
値
atai
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "price". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
値 is a price or a value. 価 is value in the abstract, the 価 of 価値. 底 is the floor price. 廉 is cheap and also upright — the 廉 of 廉価 low price and of 清廉 integrity.
Top pick
price, cost, value
Reading: chi
10 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of person and straight. Person worth straight.
What it carries
Value, price, worth. Represents value.
Related kanji for "price"
price
ka · nature
Composed of person and west. Person evaluating.
price
tei · peaceful, nature
Composed of roof and phonetic. Bottom under roof.
price
ren · peaceful, nature
Combines 'building' (广) with 'combine' (兼), representing purity and righteousness like building corners.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for price?
The most common kanji for "price" is 値, read as chi. It means price, cost, value. Related kanji: 価 (price), 底 (price), 廉 (price).
How many strokes does 値 have?
値 has 10 strokes.