Shoot in Japanese
"shoot" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
芽
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3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shoot". The most common choice is shown first.
射View details →
Top pick
shoot, shine into, onto, archery
Reading: sha
10 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of body and measure. Shooting with body.
What it carries
Shooting, archery, launch. Represents shooting.
Related kanji for "shoot"
苗Details →放Details →
shoot
byou · nature
Composed of grass and field. Grass of field.
shoot
hou
Composed of direction and strike. Releasing direction.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for shoot?
The most common kanji for "shoot" is 射, read as sha. It means shoot, shine into, onto. Related kanji: 苗 (shoot), 放 (shoot).
How many strokes does 射 have?
射 has 10 strokes.