Kanji for "Bird"

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

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bird, chicken

Reading: chou

11 strokes · nature, spiritual

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for bird?

The most common kanji for "bird" is 鳥, read as chou. It means bird, chicken. Related kanji: 酉 (bird, sign of the bird), 鴻 (large bird), 鳳 (male mythical bird).

How many strokes does 鳥 have?

鳥 has 11 strokes.