Russia in Japanese

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

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

露

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dew, tears, expose, Russia

Reading: ro

21 strokes

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Where it comes from

Combines 'rain' (雨) with 'road' (路), representing water droplets exposed to rain outdoors—dew.

What it carries

Symbolizes dew, transience, and exposure. Represents impermanence like morning dew and hidden things becoming visible.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for russia?

The most common kanji for "russia" is 露, read as ro. It means dew, tears, expose. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 露 have?

露 has 21 strokes.