Throw in Japanese
"throw" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "throw". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
throw, discard, abandon, launch into, join, invest in, hurl, give up, sell at a loss
Reading: tou
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and weapon. Throwing weapon with hand.
What it carries
Investment, vote, throw. Represents throwing.
Related kanji for "throw"
throw away(also: abandon, discard, resign)
ki · nature, wisdom
Composed of cover, world, and tree. Separating tree from world.
throw away(also: discard, abandon, resign)
sha · nature, wisdom
Composed of hand and building. Taking out from building by hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for throw?
The most common kanji for "throw" is 投, read as tou. It means throw, discard, abandon. Related kanji: 棄 (throw away), 捨 (throw away).
How many strokes does 投 have?
投 has 7 strokes.