Kanji for "Appoint"

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "appoint". The most popular choice is shown first.

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fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

Reading: mei

8 strokes · powerful, mysterious

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for appoint?

The most common kanji for "appoint" is 命, read as mei. It means fate, command, decree. Related kanji: 決 (appoint), 任 (appoint).

How many strokes does 命 have?

命 has 8 strokes.