Understand in Japanese
"understand" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "understand". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
fact, reality, understand, appreciate
Reading: ryou
15 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Combines 'speech' (言) with 'clear' (京), representing making truth clear—understanding.
What it carries
Symbolizes understanding, forgiveness, and comprehension. Represents a tolerant heart that understands and accepts others' circumstances.
Related kanji for "understand"
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han · wisdom
Composed of divide and head. Dividing and distributing head.
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gan · nature, wisdom
Composed of mouth and now. Now containing in mouth.
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satsu · wisdom
Composed of roof and festival. Celebrating at home.
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go · wisdom, spiritual
Composed of heart and I. Knowing self with heart.
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bun · beautiful, wisdom
Composed of '八' (divide) and '刀' (sword). Dividing with a blade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for understand?
The most common kanji for "understand" is 諒, read as ryou. It means fact, reality, understand. Related kanji: 頒 (understand), 含 (understand), 察 (understand), 悟 (understand), 分 (understand).
How many strokes does 諒 have?
諒 has 15 strokes.