Kanji for "Down"

8 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "down". The most popular choice is shown first.

下

Top pick

below, down, descend, give, low, inferior

Reading: ka

3 strokes

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Related kanji for "down"

毛

down

mou

4 strokes治

calm down(also: reign, be at peace, subdue)

ji · peaceful, wisdom

8 strokes落

come down(also: fall, drop, village)

raku

12 strokes倒

break down(also: overthrow, fall, collapse)

tou

10 strokes寝

lie down(also: sleep, rest, bed)

shin · peaceful, dark

13 strokes据

squat down, sit down(also: set, lay a foundation, install)

kyo

11 strokes伏

bend down(also: prostrated, bow, cover)

fuku

6 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for down?

The most common kanji for "down" is 下, read as ka. It means below, down, descend. Related kanji: 毛 (down), 治 (calm down), 落 (come down), 倒 (break down), 寝 (lie down), 据 (squat down, sit down) and more.

How many strokes does 下 have?

下 has 3 strokes.