Principle in Japanese
"principle" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
旨
mune
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "principle". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
elementary, principle, naked, uncovered
Reading: so
10 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of thread and droop. Drooping thread element.
What it carries
Material, simple, element. Represents element.
Related kanji for "principle"
principle
hou · wisdom
Composed of water and leave. Water leaving law.
yang principle(also: sunshine, positive, male)
you · mysterious, nature
Combines 'hill' (阝) with 'rising sun' (昜), representing the sunny southern side of mountains. Means sun, brightness, and positivity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for principle?
The most common kanji for "principle" is 素, read as so. It means elementary, principle, naked. Related kanji: 法 (principle), 陽 (yang principle).
How many strokes does 素 have?
素 has 10 strokes.