Kanji for "Branch"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "branch". The most popular choice is shown first.
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Top pick
branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)
Reading: shi
4 strokes
Related kanji for "branch"
枝8 strokes別7 strokes岐7 strokes
branch
shi
branch off(also: separate, diverge, fork)
betsu
branch off(also: fork in road, scene, arena)
ki
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for branch?
The most common kanji for "branch" is 支, read as shi. It means branch, support, sustain. Related kanji: 枝 (branch), 別 (branch off), 岐 (branch off).
How many strokes does 支 have?
支 has 4 strokes.