Shelf in Japanese
"shelf" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
棚
tana
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shelf". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
shelf, ledge, rack, mount, mantle, trellis
Reading: hou
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of tree and friend. Friends of tree.
What it carries
Shelf, bookshelf, display. Represents shelf.
Related kanji for "shelf"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for shelf?
The most common kanji for "shelf" is 棚, read as hou. It means shelf, ledge, rack. Related kanji: 架 (shelf).
How many strokes does 棚 have?
棚 has 12 strokes.