Swing in Japanese
"swing" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "swing". The most common choice is shown first.
揺View details →
Top pick
swing, shake, sway, rock, tremble, vibrate
Reading: you
12 strokes · nature, wisdom
Where it comes from
Combines 'hand' (扌) with 'sway' (䍃), depicting the motion of shaking something by hand. Indicates unstable, oscillating movement.
What it carries
Symbolizes agitation, instability, and change. Represents emotional wavering and unsettled states.
Related kanji for "swing"
振Details →揮Details →
swing
shin
Composed of hand and dragon. Shaking dragon with hand.
swing
ki
Composed of hand and army. Moving army with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for swing?
The most common kanji for "swing" is 揺, read as you. It means swing, shake, sway. Related kanji: 振 (swing), 揮 (swing).
How many strokes does 揺 have?
揺 has 12 strokes.