This in Japanese
"this" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
本
hon
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "this". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
just so, this, right, justice
Reading: ze
9 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of sun and correct. Sun is correct.
What it carries
Right or wrong, correction, correct. Represents correctness.
Related kanji for "this"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for this?
The most common kanji for "this" is 是, read as ze. It means just so, this, right. Related kanji: 之 (this).
How many strokes does 是 have?
是 has 9 strokes.