Thirst in Japanese
"thirst" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "thirst". The most common choice is shown first.
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thirst, dry up, parch
Reading: katsu
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of water and phonetic. No water.
What it carries
Craving, dry, thirsty. Represents wanting water.
Related kanji for "thirst"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for thirst?
The most common kanji for "thirst" is 渇, read as katsu. It means thirst, dry up, parch. Related kanji: 餓 (thirst).
How many strokes does 渇 have?
渇 has 11 strokes.