Starve in Japanese
"starve" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "starve". The most common choice is shown first.
餓View details →
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starve, hungry, thirst
Reading: ga
15 strokes · mysterious, nature
Where it comes from
Composed of food and self. Self without food.
What it carries
Starvation, hunger, craving. Represents lack of food.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for starve?
The most common kanji for "starve" is 餓, read as ga. It means starve, hungry, thirst. Related kanji: 飢 (starve).
How many strokes does 餓 have?
餓 has 15 strokes.