Stomach in Japanese

"stomach" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

胃

i

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "stomach". The most common choice is shown first.

胃

Top pick

stomach, paunch, crop, craw

Reading: i

9 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of field and flesh. Bag of flesh.

What it carries

Stomach, digestion, appetite. Represents digestive organ.

Related kanji for "stomach"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for stomach?

The most common kanji for "stomach" is 胃, read as i. It means stomach, paunch, crop. Related kanji: 腹 (stomach).

How many strokes does 胃 have?

胃 has 9 strokes.