Kanji for "Excellence"

5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "excellence". The most popular choice is shown first.

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masculine, male, hero, leader, superiority, excellence

Reading: yuu

12 strokes · powerful, wisdom

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for excellence?

The most common kanji for "excellence" is 雄, read as yuu. It means masculine, male, hero. Related kanji: 精 (excellence), 秀 (excellence), 俊 (excellence), 傑 (excellence).

How many strokes does 雄 have?

雄 has 12 strokes.