Impermanence in Japanese
"impermanence" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "impermanence" and related ideas.
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nothingness, none, ain't, nothing, nil, not
Reading: mu
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of dancing person. Nothing.
What it carries
Nothing, infinite, free. Represents nothing.
Related kanji for "impermanence"
常Details →移Details →
impermanence
jou
Composed of esteem and cloth. Esteemed cloth.
impermanence
i · dynamic
Composed of grain and many. Moving many grains.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for impermanence?
The most common kanji for "impermanence" is 無, read as mu. It means nothingness, none, ain't. Related kanji: 常 (impermanence), 移 (impermanence).
How many strokes does 無 have?
無 has 12 strokes.