Wall in Japanese

"wall" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

塀

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3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "wall". The most common choice is shown first.

壁

Top pick

wall, lining (stomach), fence

Reading: heki

16 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of avoid and earth. Earth wall.

What it carries

Wall, surface, barrier. Represents wall.

Related kanji for "wall"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for wall?

The most common kanji for "wall" is 壁, read as heki. It means wall, lining (stomach), fence. Related kanji: 塀 (wall), 垣 (wall).

How many strokes does 壁 have?

壁 has 16 strokes.