Sand in Japanese
"sand" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
砂
suna
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sand". The most common choice is shown first.
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sand
Reading: sa
9 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of stone and few. Few stones.
What it carries
Desert, sugar, beach. Represents fine stones.
Related kanji for "sand"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sand?
The most common kanji for "sand" is 砂, read as sa. It means sand. Related kanji: 沙 (sand).
How many strokes does 砂 have?
砂 has 9 strokes.