Set in Japanese
"set" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
対
tsui
12 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "set". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
set, lay a foundation, install, equip, squat down, sit down
Reading: kyo
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and reside. Setting with hand.
What it carries
Set, leave as is, install. Represents placing.
Related kanji for "set"
set
ko
Composed of enclosure and old. Old enclosure.
set
sou
Shape of two birds. Two.
set
chi
Composed of net and straight. Placing net straight.
set
ki
Composed of four mouths and dog. Vessel guarded by dog.
set
to
Composed of go and run. Going and running fellow.
set free(also: release, fire, shoot)
hou
Composed of direction and strike. Releasing direction.
set aside(also: give up, suspend, discontinue)
so
set up(also: stand up, rise, erect)
ritsu
set up(also: posture, stance, appearance)
kou
set free(also: escape, flee, shirk)
tou
set up(also: timber, trees, wood)
ju · nature
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for set?
The most common kanji for "set" is 据, read as kyo. It means set, lay a foundation, install. Related kanji: 固 (set), 双 (set), 置 (set), 器 (set), 徒 (set), 放 (set free) and more.
How many strokes does 据 have?
据 has 11 strokes.