Square in Japanese
"square" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "square". The most common choice is shown first.
角View details →
Top pick
angle, corner, square, horn, antlers
Reading: kaku
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Pictograph of animal horn.
What it carries
Angle, horn, corner. Represents protruding part.
Related kanji for "square"
圭Details →矩Details →
square jewel(also: corner, angle, edge)
kei · beautiful
Composed of two earths. Jade made of earth.
carpenter s square(also: ruler, carpenter's square)
ku · wisdom
Composed of arrow and big. Measuring large angle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for square?
The most common kanji for "square" is 角, read as kaku. It means angle, corner, square. Related kanji: 圭 (square jewel), 矩 (carpenter s square).
How many strokes does 角 have?
角 has 7 strokes.