Kanji for "East"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "east". The most popular choice is shown first.

東

Top pick

east

Reading: tou

8 strokes

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Related kanji for "east"

卯

east

bou · nature, spiritual

5 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for east?

The most common kanji for "east" is 東, read as tou. It means east. Related kanji: 卯 (east).

How many strokes does 東 have?

東 has 8 strokes.