Private in Japanese
"private" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "private". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
private, I, me
Reading: shi
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of grain and private. One's own grain, private property.
What it carries
Self, private, privately-run. First person pronoun for individual.
Related kanji for "private"
private
hei · powerful, wisdom
Composed of axe and hands. Holding axe with hands.
private
sotsu · dark
Shape of clothing with mark. Soldier.
private
setsu · mysterious, dark
Composed of hole and cut. Cutting from hole.
private school(also: cram school)
juku · wisdom
Composed of earth and which. Studying on earth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for private?
The most common kanji for "private" is 私, read as shi. It means private, I, me. Related kanji: 兵 (private), 卒 (private), 窃 (private), 塾 (private school).
How many strokes does 私 have?
私 has 7 strokes.