Kanji for "Free"

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "free". The most popular choice is shown first.

只

Top pick

only, free, in addition

Reading: shi

5 strokes

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Related kanji for "free"

放

set free(also: release, fire, shoot)

hou

8 strokes逃

set free(also: escape, flee, shirk)

tou

9 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for free?

The most common kanji for "free" is 只, read as shi. It means only, free, in addition. Related kanji: 放 (set free), 逃 (set free).

How many strokes does 只 have?

只 has 5 strokes.