Sphere in Japanese
"sphere" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
球
kyu
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sphere". The most common choice is shown first.
圏View details →
Top pick
sphere, circle, radius, range
Reading: ken
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of enclosure and roll. Enclosed range.
What it carries
Within, range, sphere. Represents enclosed area.
Related kanji for "sphere"
璧Details →球Details →
sphere
heki
Combines 'flat' (辟) with 'jade' (玉), representing flat disc-shaped gems. Origin of the word for 'perfect.'
sphere
kyuu
Composed of jade and seek. Sought jade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sphere?
The most common kanji for "sphere" is 圏, read as ken. It means sphere, circle, radius. Related kanji: 璧 (sphere), 球 (sphere).
How many strokes does 圏 have?
圏 has 12 strokes.