Hawk in Japanese
"hawk" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
鷹
taka
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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hawk
Reading: you
24 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of phonetic and bird. Hawk bird.
What it carries
Hawk, falconry, bird of prey. Represents hawk.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for hawk?
The most common kanji for "hawk" is 鷹, read as you. It means hawk. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 鷹 have?
鷹 has 24 strokes.