Italy in Japanese

"italy" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

伊

i

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

伊

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Italy, that one

Reading: i

6 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of person and govern. One who governs people.

What it carries

Ise, Italy, sacred. Used as prefix for sacred places.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for italy?

The most common kanji for "italy" is 伊, read as i. It means Italy, that one. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 伊 have?

伊 has 6 strokes.