Dharma in Japanese
"dharma" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
法
ho
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "dharma". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
method, law, rule, principle, model, system
Reading: hou
8 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of water and leave. Water leaving law.
What it carries
Law, method, rule. Represents law.
Related kanji for "dharma"
道Details →理Details →
dharma
dou · wisdom, peaceful
Composed of '辶' (advance) and '首' (head). The direction one heads toward - the path.
dharma
ri · nature, wisdom
Composed of jade and village. Polishing jade, reason.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for dharma?
The most common kanji for "dharma" is 法, read as hou. It means method, law, rule. Related kanji: 道 (dharma), 理 (dharma).
How many strokes does 法 have?
法 has 8 strokes.