Kanji for "Essence"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "essence". The most popular choice is shown first.
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need, main point, essence, pivot, key to
Reading: you
9 strokes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for essence?
The most common kanji for "essence" is 要, read as you. It means need, main point, essence. Related kanji: 宗 (essence), 髄 (essence), 粋 (essence).
How many strokes does 要 have?
要 has 9 strokes.