Rear in Japanese
"rear" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "rear". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
foster, bring up, rear, develop, nurture
Reading: you
15 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Combines 'food' (食) with 'sheep' (羊, implying good), representing nurturing with good food. Means physical and spiritual cultivation.
What it carries
Symbolizes nurturing, nutrition, and cultivation. Represents acts of fostering life, building strength, and developing talent through education.
Related kanji for "rear"
rear
iku · dynamic
Shape of child born upside down. Raising.
rear
kou
Composed of body and nine. Ninth part of body.
rear
ri
Combines 'clothing' (衤) with 'village' (里), representing the inside of clothes or back of things. Means the opposite of front, hidden parts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for rear?
The most common kanji for "rear" is 養, read as you. It means foster, bring up, rear. Related kanji: 育 (rear), 尻 (rear), 裏 (rear).
How many strokes does 養 have?
養 has 15 strokes.