Satori in Japanese
"satori" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "satori" and related ideas.
悟View details →
Top pick
enlightenment, perceive, discern, realize, understand
Reading: go
10 strokes · wisdom, spiritual
Where it comes from
Composed of heart and I. Knowing self with heart.
What it carries
Resolution, enlightenment, realize. Represents deep understanding.
Related kanji for "satori"
禅Details →覚Details →
satori
zen · peaceful, wisdom
Composed of altar and single. Meditating with single mind.
satori
kaku · wisdom
Composed of claw and see. Learning by seeing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for satori?
The most common kanji for "satori" is 悟, read as go. It means enlightenment, perceive, discern. Related kanji: 禅 (satori), 覚 (satori).
How many strokes does 悟 have?
悟 has 10 strokes.