Holy in Japanese
"holy" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "holy". The most common choice is shown first.
聖View details →
Top pick
holy, saint, sage, master, priest
Reading: sei
13 strokes · wisdom, spiritual
Where it comes from
Composed of ear, mouth, and king. King who hears and speaks.
What it carries
Saint, sacred, Bible. Represents holiness.
Related kanji for "holy"
神Details →浄Details →
holy
shin · mysterious, powerful
Composed of altar and lightning. Sacredness of lightning striking altar.
holy
jou · elegant
Composed of water and compete. Purifying by competing with water.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for holy?
The most common kanji for "holy" is 聖, read as sei. It means holy, saint, sage. Related kanji: 神 (holy), 浄 (holy).
How many strokes does 聖 have?
聖 has 13 strokes.