Kanji for "Hungry"

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

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hungry, starve

Reading: ki

10 strokes · mysterious, nature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for hungry?

The most common kanji for "hungry" is 飢, read as ki. It means hungry, starve. Related kanji: 餓 (hungry), 減 (get hungry).

How many strokes does 飢 have?

飢 has 10 strokes.