Scale in Japanese
"scale" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "scale". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
equilibrium, measuring rod, scale
Reading: kou
16 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of go and horn. Measuring with horn.
What it carries
Balance, equilibrium, scale. Represents balance.
Related kanji for "scale"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for scale?
The most common kanji for "scale" is 衡, read as kou. It means equilibrium, measuring rod, scale. Related kanji: 尺 (scale).
How many strokes does 衡 have?
衡 has 16 strokes.