Word in Japanese
"word" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "word". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
言葉 (kotoba) is word, and also language and speech — what people say. 語 is a word as a unit of vocabulary, and it names languages (日本語 Japanese). 言 alone is speech, the act of saying. 辞 is a word as a dictionary entry, the 辞 of 辞書.
Top pick
word, speech, language
Reading: go
14 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of '言' (words) and '吾' (I). One's own words, speaking.
What it carries
Language, story, conversation. Essence of human communication.
Related kanji for "word"
word
gen · wisdom
Pictograph of words coming from mouth. Shape of tongue and mouth.
word
ji · wisdom
Composed of bitter and disorder. Organizing words.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for word?
The most common kanji for "word" is 語, read as go. It means word, speech, language. Related kanji: 言 (word), 辞 (word).
How many strokes does 語 have?
語 has 14 strokes.