Truth in Japanese
"truth" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "truth". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
truth, clarity, abandon, give up
Reading: tei
16 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of words and emperor. Giving up with words.
What it carries
Give up, resignation, abandon. Represents giving up.
Related kanji for "truth"
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sei · peaceful, wisdom
Composed of words and become. Truth where words hold true.
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jitsu · nature, wisdom
Composed of roof and pierce. Fruit filling house.
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shin · wisdom, spiritual
Composed of person and words. Person's words.
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jun · wisdom
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'cycle' (旬), depicting water circulating. Extended to mean 'truly' or 'indeed.'
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ri · nature, wisdom
Composed of jade and village. Polishing jade, reason.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for truth?
The most common kanji for "truth" is 諦, read as tei. It means truth, clarity, abandon. Related kanji: 誠 (truth), 実 (truth), 信 (truth), 洵 (truth), 理 (truth).
How many strokes does 諦 have?
諦 has 16 strokes.