Tank in Japanese

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

船

fune

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

槽

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vat, tub, tank

Reading: sou

15 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of tree and comrade. Making tank with wood.

What it carries

Tank, bathtub, trough. Represents tank.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for tank?

The most common kanji for "tank" is 槽, read as sou. It means vat, tub, tank. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 槽 have?

槽 has 15 strokes.