Uselessness in Japanese
"uselessness" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "uselessness". The most common choice is shown first.
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superfluous, uselessness
Reading: jou
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of roof and desk. Surplus under roof.
What it carries
Redundant, joke, surplus. Represents excess.
Related kanji for "uselessness"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for uselessness?
The most common kanji for "uselessness" is 冗, read as jou. It means superfluous, uselessness. Related kanji: 徒 (uselessness).
How many strokes does 冗 have?
冗 has 4 strokes.