Kanji for "Ghost"

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

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ghost, devil

Reading: ki

10 strokes · dark, powerful, mysterious

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for ghost?

The most common kanji for "ghost" is 鬼, read as ki. It means ghost, devil. Related kanji: 精 (ghost).

How many strokes does 鬼 have?

鬼 has 10 strokes.