他
other · another · the others
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and also. Other person.
Symbolism
Other person, others, other. Represents other.
Component Breakdown
person + 也
Words & Expressions
Words written with 他
Four-Character Compounds
他人行儀
たにんぎょうぎ
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger
他力本願
たりきほんがん
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
他言無用
たごんむよう
not a word to anyone; keep it secret; mum's the word
他山の石
たざんのいし
A stone from another mountain; Learning from others' mistakes
Anime & Manga
来世は他人がいい
Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
A well-known work with 他 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 他 mean in Japanese?
他 means other, another, the others.
How do you read 他?
On'yomi: タ (TA). Kun'yomi: ほか (hoka).
How many strokes does 他 have?
他 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 他 a good kanji for a tattoo?
他 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means other, another, the others. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.