Sleeve in Japanese
"sleeve" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
袖
sode
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sleeve". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
袖 is a sleeve. The long sleeves of a furisode kimono mark an unmarried young woman. 筒 is a cylinder, caught here by the sleeve of a pipe.
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Top pick
sleeve, wing (building), extension, give cold shoulder
Reading: shuu
10 strokes · powerful
Where it comes from
Composed of clothing and reason. Reason of clothing.
What it carries
Sleeve, long sleeve, short sleeve. Represents sleeve.
Related kanji for "sleeve"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sleeve?
The most common kanji for "sleeve" is 袖, read as shuu. It means sleeve, wing (building), extension. Related kanji: 筒 (sleeve).
How many strokes does 袖 have?
袖 has 10 strokes.