Cake in Japanese
"cake" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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mochi rice cake
Reading: hei
14 strokes · nature, spiritual
Where it comes from
Composed of food and together. Together food.
What it carries
Rice cake, mochi, New Year. Represents rice cake.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for cake?
The most common kanji for "cake" is 餅, read as hei. It means mochi rice cake. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 餅 have?
餅 has 14 strokes.