Eagle in Japanese
"eagle" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
鷲
washi
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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eagle
Reading: shuu
23 strokes · powerful, nature
Where it comes from
A phonetic element combined with the bird radical, for the eagle.
What it carries
The power of seeing from above. Larger and wilder than the hawk in the Japanese imagination.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for eagle?
The most common kanji for "eagle" is 鷲, read as shuu. It means eagle. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 鷲 have?
鷲 has 23 strokes.