Deer in Japanese
"deer" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
鹿
shika
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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deer
Reading: roku
11 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Pictograph of deer.
What it carries
Deer, divine messenger, forest. Represents sacred animal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for deer?
The most common kanji for "deer" is 鹿, read as roku. It means deer. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 鹿 have?
鹿 has 11 strokes.