Kanji for "Heaven"

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

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eaves, roof, house, heaven

Reading: u

6 strokes · mysterious, spiritual

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for heaven?

The most common kanji for "heaven" is 宇, read as u. It means eaves, roof, house. Related kanji: 陽 (heaven), 乾 (heaven).

How many strokes does 宇 have?

宇 has 6 strokes.