Baptism in Japanese
"baptism" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "baptism" and related ideas.
洗View details →
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wash, inquire into, probe
Reading: sen
9 strokes · elegant
Where it comes from
Composed of water and before. Washing with water first.
What it carries
Wash, laundry, refinement. Represents cleansing and polishing.
Related kanji for "baptism"
礼Details →浸Details →
baptism
rei · elegant
Combines 'altar' (示) with 'abundant,' from rituals offering to gods. Developed to mean courtesy and etiquette.
baptism
shin
Composed of water and sleep. Water soaking like sleeping.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for baptism?
The most common kanji for "baptism" is 洗, read as sen. It means wash, inquire into, probe. Related kanji: 礼 (baptism), 浸 (baptism).
How many strokes does 洗 have?
洗 has 9 strokes.