Put in Japanese
"put" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
9 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "put". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn
Reading: chi
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of net and straight. Placing net straight.
What it carries
Position, install, place. Represents placing.
Related kanji for "put"
put up(also: put up (a notice), hoist, display)
kei · nature
Composed of hand and phonetic. Raising with hand.
put up at(also: overnight stay, ride at anchor)
haku · mysterious, dark
Composed of water and white. White water.
put in(also: insert, graft, wear (sword))
sou · powerful, wisdom
Composed of hand and phonetic. Inserting with hand.
put into(also: finger, point to, indicate)
shi · wisdom
Composed of hand and purport. Hand showing intent.
put out(also: exit, leave, go out)
shutsu
Pictograph of something emerging from a hole or container.
put on(also: seduce, call, send for)
shou
Composed of sword and mouth. Calling like sword with mouth.
put on(also: renowned, publish, write)
cho · wisdom, dynamic
put on(also: incur, cover, veil)
hi · peaceful
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for put?
The most common kanji for "put" is 置, read as chi. It means placement, put, set. Related kanji: 掲 (put up), 泊 (put up at), 挿 (put in), 指 (put into), 出 (put out), 召 (put on) and more.
How many strokes does 置 have?
置 has 13 strokes.