Kanji for "Animals"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "animals". The most popular choice is shown first.
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head, counter for large animals
Reading: tou
16 strokes · nature
Related kanji for "animals"
児7 strokes匹4 strokes畜10 strokes
young of animals(also: newborn babe, child)
ji · nature, spiritual
counter for small animals(also: equal, head, roll of cloth)
hitsu · nature, dynamic
domestic fowl and animals(also: livestock)
chiku · nature
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for animals?
The most common kanji for "animals" is 頭, read as tou. It means head, counter for large animals. Related kanji: 児 (young of animals), 匹 (counter for small animals), 畜 (domestic fowl and animals).
How many strokes does 頭 have?
頭 has 16 strokes.