Snake in Japanese
"snake" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
蛇
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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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snake, serpent, hard drinker
Reading: ja
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of insect and it. Insect-like creature.
What it carries
Snake, serpent, shedding. Animal representing rebirth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for snake?
The most common kanji for "snake" is 蛇, read as ja. It means snake, serpent, hard drinker. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 蛇 have?
蛇 has 11 strokes.