Doll in Japanese

"doll" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

雛

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chick, squab, duckling, doll

Reading: suu

18 strokes · spiritual

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Where it comes from

Composed of fodder and bird. Small bird.

What it carries

Doll, chick, young. Represents Doll Festival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for doll?

The most common kanji for "doll" is 雛, read as suu. It means chick, squab, duckling. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 雛 have?

雛 has 18 strokes.