Reincarnation in Japanese
"reincarnation" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "reincarnation" and related ideas.
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revolve, turn around, change
Reading: ten
11 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of vehicle and exclusive. Vehicle rolling.
What it carries
Conversion, job change, rotation. Represents change and movement.
Related kanji for "reincarnation"
reincarnation
sei
Pictograph of grass sprouting from the ground.
reincarnation
rin · beautiful, nature
Combines 'vehicle' (車) with 'gather' (侖), representing wheels that rotate together. Indicates circulation and solidarity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for reincarnation?
The most common kanji for "reincarnation" is 転, read as ten. It means revolve, turn around, change. Related kanji: 生 (reincarnation), 輪 (reincarnation).
How many strokes does 転 have?
転 has 11 strokes.