Scroll in Japanese
"scroll" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
巻
kan
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "scroll". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
巻 is a scroll and a volume, and the verb to roll up. 軸 is the rod a hanging scroll turns on, and 掛軸 is the scroll hung in an alcove. 幅 is the counter for hanging scrolls as well as the word for width.
Top pick
scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)
Reading: kan
9 strokes · powerful, beautiful, nature, wisdom, dynamic
Where it comes from
Simplified form. Rolled shape.
What it carries
Scroll, involvement, volume. Represents rolling.
Related kanji for "scroll"
scroll
jiku · wisdom
Composed of vehicle and reason. Center of vehicle.
scroll
fuku · dynamic
Composed of cloth and full. Full cloth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for scroll?
The most common kanji for "scroll" is 巻, read as kan. It means scroll, volume, book. Related kanji: 軸 (scroll), 幅 (scroll).
How many strokes does 巻 have?
巻 has 9 strokes.