Reliable in Japanese

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

頼もしい

tanomoshii

頼trust, request+もnot in this dictionary+しnot in this dictionary+いnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "reliable". The most common choice is shown first.

緊

Top pick

tense, solid, hard, reliable, tight

Reading: kin

15 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of hard and thread. Tightening thread firmly.

What it carries

Tension, emergency, close. Represents being taut.

Related kanji for "reliable"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for reliable?

The most common kanji for "reliable" is 緊, read as kin. It means tense, solid, hard. Related kanji: 堅 (reliable).

How many strokes does 緊 have?

緊 has 15 strokes.