Void in Japanese
"void" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "void". The most common choice is shown first.
虚View details →
Top pick
void, emptiness, unpreparedness, crack, fissure, untruth
Reading: kyo
11 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of tiger and hill. Hill without tiger.
What it carries
Void, false, empty. Represents lack of substance.
Related kanji for "void"
空Details →
void
kuu · peaceful, nature
Composed of '穴' (hole) and '工' (empty). Empty space like a hole.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for void?
The most common kanji for "void" is 虚, read as kyo. It means void, emptiness, unpreparedness. Related kanji: 空 (void).
How many strokes does 虚 have?
虚 has 11 strokes.