Theater in Japanese

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

シアター

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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

岐

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branch off, fork in road, scene, arena, theater

Reading: ki

7 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of mountain and branch. Mountain branching.

What it carries

Fork, crossroads, choice. Represents roads diverging.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for theater?

The most common kanji for "theater" is 岐, read as ki. It means branch off, fork in road, scene. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 岐 have?

岐 has 7 strokes.