Kanji for "Interest"

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

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entertain, revive, retrieve, interest, pleasure

Reading: kou

16 strokes · peaceful

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for interest?

The most common kanji for "interest" is 興, read as kou. It means entertain, revive, retrieve. Related kanji: 趣 (interest).

How many strokes does 興 have?

興 has 16 strokes.