Remains in Japanese
"remains" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "remains". The most common choice is shown first.
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remains, clue, footprint
Reading: sou
15 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'foot' (足) with 'ancestor' (宗, trace), representing footprints left after walking—whereabouts.
What it carries
Symbolizes footprints, whereabouts, and traces. Represents evidence of passage and clues to find destinations.
Related kanji for "remains"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for remains?
The most common kanji for "remains" is 踪, read as sou. It means remains, clue, footprint. Related kanji: 骨 (remains).
How many strokes does 踪 have?
踪 has 15 strokes.