Kanji for "Behind"

5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "behind". The most popular choice is shown first.

後

Top pick

behind, back, later

Reading: go

9 strokes

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Related kanji for "behind"

背

behind

hai

9 strokes后

behind

kou

6 strokes置

leave behind(also: placement, put, set)

chi

13 strokes遺

leave behind(also: bequeath, reserve)

i

15 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for behind?

The most common kanji for "behind" is 後, read as go. It means behind, back, later. Related kanji: 背 (behind), 后 (behind), 置 (leave behind), 遺 (leave behind).

How many strokes does 後 have?

後 has 9 strokes.