Raven in Japanese

"raven" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

烏

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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

烏

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crow, raven

Reading: u

10 strokes · mysterious, intelligent, dark

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for raven?

The most common kanji for "raven" is 烏, read as u. It means crow, raven. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 烏 have?

烏 has 10 strokes.