Set Free in Japanese
"set free" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "set free". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
set free, release, fire, shoot, emit, banish, liberate
Reading: hou
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of direction and strike. Releasing direction.
What it carries
Broadcast, release, emit. Represents releasing.
Related kanji for "set free"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for set free?
The most common kanji for "set free" is 放, read as hou. It means set free, release, fire. Related kanji: 逃 (set free).
How many strokes does 放 have?
放 has 8 strokes.