Roll in Japanese
"roll" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "roll". The most common choice is shown first.
匹View details →
Top pick
equal, head, counter for small animals, roll of cloth
Reading: hitsu
4 strokes · nature, dynamic
Where it comes from
Shape of stacked cloth. Counter.
What it carries
Counter, match, one horse. Represents counter.
Related kanji for "roll"
巻Details →丸Details →
roll up(also: scroll, volume, book)
kan · powerful, beautiful
Simplified form. Rolled shape.
roll up(also: round, full (month), perfection)
gan · wisdom, dynamic
Pictograph of round shape.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for roll?
The most common kanji for "roll" is 匹, read as hitsu. It means equal, head, counter for small animals. Related kanji: 巻 (roll up), 丸 (roll up).
How many strokes does 匹 have?
匹 has 4 strokes.