Wolf in Japanese
"wolf" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
狼
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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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wolf
Reading: rou
10 strokes · powerful, nature
Where it comes from
From dog and good, a good beast resembling a dog
What it carries
Wildness, freedom, solitary strength
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for wolf?
The most common kanji for "wolf" is 狼, read as rou. It means wolf. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 狼 have?
狼 has 10 strokes.