Shelter in Japanese
"shelter" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
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2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shelter". The most common choice is shown first.
匿View details →
Top pick
hide, shelter, shield
Reading: toku
10 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of box and young. Hiding young in box.
What it carries
Anonymous, concealment, hide. Represents hiding.
Related kanji for "shelter"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for shelter?
The most common kanji for "shelter" is 匿, read as toku. It means hide, shelter, shield. Related kanji: 被 (shelter).
How many strokes does 匿 have?
匿 has 10 strokes.