Kanji for "Chicken"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "chicken". 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 chicken?

The most common kanji for "chicken" is 鳥, read as chou. It means bird, chicken. Related kanji: 鶏 (chicken).

How many strokes does 鳥 have?

鳥 has 11 strokes.