While in Japanese
"while" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "while". The most common choice is shown first.
随View details →
Top pick
follow, though, notwithstanding, while, during, both, all, obey, submit to, comply, at the mercy of (the waves)
Reading: zui
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of hill and phonetic. Following hill.
What it carries
At any time, essay, accompany. Represents following.
Related kanji for "while"
傍Details →暫Details →
while
bou
Composed of person and beside. Person beside.
a while(also: temporarily, moment, long time)
zan
Composed of cut and sun. Cutting sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for while?
The most common kanji for "while" is 随, read as zui. It means follow, though, notwithstanding. Related kanji: 傍 (while), 暫 (a while).
How many strokes does 随 have?
随 has 12 strokes.