Wind in Japanese
"wind" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
風
kaze
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "wind". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
風 is wind, and far more: manner, style, the way a thing is done (和風 Japanese style). 嵐 is a storm, built from 山 mountain over 風 wind — the wind that comes down off the mountains. 颯 is a sudden gust, a brisk sound, and it has become a popular name for boys.
Top pick
wind, air, style, manner
Reading: fuu
9 strokes · nature, peaceful, mysterious
Where it comes from
Composed of sail and insect. Wind represented by insects flying on the breeze.
What it carries
Wind, style, manner. Represents Japanese aesthetics in 'elegance' and 'atmosphere'.
Related kanji for "wind"
wind
ran · powerful
Combines 'mountain' (山) with 'wind' (風), representing fierce winds blowing down from mountains—storms. Indicates nature's fury.
wind
satsu · powerful, nature
Combines 'wind' (風) with 'stand' (立), representing wind blowing vigorously—dashing appearance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for wind?
The most common kanji for "wind" is 風, read as fuu. It means wind, air, style. Related kanji: 嵐 (wind), 颯 (wind).
How many strokes does 風 have?
風 has 9 strokes.