Roll Up in Japanese
"roll up" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "roll up". The most common choice is shown first.
巻View details →
Top pick
scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)
Reading: kan
9 strokes · powerful, beautiful, nature, wisdom, dynamic
Where it comes from
Simplified form. Rolled shape.
What it carries
Scroll, involvement, volume. Represents rolling.
Related kanji for "roll up"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for roll up?
The most common kanji for "roll up" is 巻, read as kan. It means scroll, volume, book. Related kanji: 丸 (roll up).
How many strokes does 巻 have?
巻 has 9 strokes.