Spindle in Japanese
"spindle" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
枠
waku
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "spindle". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
frame, framework, spindle, spool, bounding-box, (kokuji)
Reading: waku
8 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Combines 'tree' (木) with 'combine' (卆), representing enclosures made by combining wood—frames.
What it carries
Symbolizes frames, boundaries, and limitations. Represents ranges defined by enclosing things and restrictions.
Related kanji for "spindle"
spindle
sui · beautiful, dark
Composed of metal and droop. Metal drooping.
spindle tree(also: straight grain, (kokuji))
masa · nature, dynamic
Composed of tree and correct. Correct tree.
spindle tree(also: cedar, sandalwood)
dan · nature, dynamic
Composed of tree and phonetic. Tree platform.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for spindle?
The most common kanji for "spindle" is 枠, read as waku. It means frame, framework, spindle. Related kanji: 錘 (spindle), 柾 (spindle tree), 檀 (spindle tree).
How many strokes does 枠 have?
枠 has 8 strokes.