Thing in Japanese
"thing" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
事
koto
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "thing". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
thing, object, matter
Reading: butsu
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of cow and phonetic. Various colored cows, diverse things.
What it carries
Goods, animal, person. Represents all that exists.
Related kanji for "thing"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for thing?
The most common kanji for "thing" is 物, read as butsu. It means thing, object, matter. Related kanji: 事 (thing).
How many strokes does 物 have?
物 has 8 strokes.