Prison in Japanese
"prison" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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prison, jail
Reading: goku
14 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of two dogs and words. Dogs arguing.
What it carries
Prison, hell, in prison. Represents jail.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for prison?
The most common kanji for "prison" is 獄, read as goku. It means prison, jail. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 獄 have?
獄 has 14 strokes.