Kanji for "Best"

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "best". The most popular choice is shown first.

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crown, best, peerless

Reading: kan

9 strokes · elegant

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for best?

The most common kanji for "best" is 冠, read as kan. It means crown, best, peerless. Related kanji: 如 (best), 限 (to best of ability), 宜 (best regards).

How many strokes does 冠 have?

冠 has 9 strokes.