Quote in Japanese
"quote" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "quote". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
引用 (in'yō) is a quotation, written 引 draw and 用 use. 抜 is to extract, and 抜粋 is an excerpt. There is no single character that means quote on its own.
Top pick
pull, tug, jerk, admit, install, quote, refer to
Reading: in
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of bow (弓) and line. Action of drawing a bowstring.
What it carries
Pull, guide, attraction. Also means succession in 'take over'.
Related kanji for "quote"
quote
you · nature
Shape of field surrounded by fence. Using.
quote
batsu · dynamic
Composed of hand and friend. Pulling out with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for quote?
The most common kanji for "quote" is 引, read as in. It means pull, tug, jerk. Related kanji: 用 (quote), 抜 (quote).
How many strokes does 引 have?
引 has 4 strokes.