Self in Japanese
"self" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "self". The most common choice is shown first.
己View details →
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self
Reading: ko
3 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of wound thread. Self.
What it carries
Self, acquaintance, selfish. Represents oneself.
Related kanji for "self"
謙Details →縦Details →
self effacing(also: self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend)
ken
Composed of words and combine. Restraining words.
self indulgent(also: vertical, length, height)
juu · wisdom
Composed of thread and follow. Thread following vertically.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for self?
The most common kanji for "self" is 己, read as ko. It means self. Related kanji: 謙 (self effacing), 縦 (self indulgent).
How many strokes does 己 have?
己 has 3 strokes.