Kanji for "Emperor"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "emperor". The most popular choice is shown first.
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emperor
Reading: kou
9 strokes · powerful
Related kanji for "emperor"
乾11 strokes帝9 strokes璽19 strokes
emperor
kan · powerful, mysterious
the emperor(also: sovereign, god, creator)
tei · powerful, mysterious
emperor s seal(also: emperor's seal)
ji · powerful, nature
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for emperor?
The most common kanji for "emperor" is 皇, read as kou. It means emperor. Related kanji: 乾 (emperor), 帝 (the emperor), 璽 (emperor s seal).
How many strokes does 皇 have?
皇 has 9 strokes.