Wise in Japanese
"wise" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "wise". The most common choice is shown first.
聡View details →
Top pick
wise, fast learner
Reading: sou
14 strokes · wisdom, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of ear and phonetic. Ear being wise.
What it carries
Wise, clever, intelligent. Represents cleverness.
Related kanji for "wise"
慧Details →怜Details →賢Details →
wise
kei · wisdom
Composed of comet and heart. Heart shining like comet.
wise
rei · wisdom
Combines 'heart' (忄) with 'bright' (令), representing a clever heart with understanding.
wise
ken · wisdom
Composed of hard and shell. Wise like hard shell.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for wise?
The most common kanji for "wise" is 聡, read as sou. It means wise, fast learner. Related kanji: 慧 (wise), 怜 (wise), 賢 (wise).
How many strokes does 聡 have?
聡 has 14 strokes.