Relate in Japanese

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

物語る

monogataru

物thing, object+語word, speech+るnot in this dictionary

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "relate". The most common choice is shown first.

叙

Top pick

confer, relate, narrate, describe

Reading: jo

9 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of surplus and again. Stating surplus again.

What it carries

Narration, epic, order. Represents narrating.

Related kanji for "relate"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for relate?

The most common kanji for "relate" is 叙, read as jo. It means confer, relate, narrate. Related kanji: 陳 (relate), 述 (relate).

How many strokes does 叙 have?

叙 has 9 strokes.