Kanji for "Hero"

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

英

Top pick

England, English, hero, outstanding, calyx

Reading: ei

8 strokes · powerful

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Related kanji for "hero"

雄

hero

yuu · powerful, wisdom

12 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for hero?

The most common kanji for "hero" is 英, read as ei. It means England, English, hero. Related kanji: 雄 (hero).

How many strokes does 英 have?

英 has 8 strokes.