The Late in Japanese
"the late" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
亡
bou
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "the late". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
deceased, the late, dying, perish
Reading: bou
3 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of person hiding. Perish.
What it carries
Death, exile, ruin. Represents perishing.
Related kanji for "the late"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for the late?
The most common kanji for "the late" is 亡, read as bou. It means deceased, the late, dying. Related kanji: 故 (the late).
How many strokes does 亡 have?
亡 has 3 strokes.