Kami in Japanese

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

神

kami

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "kami". The most common choice is shown first.

神

Top pick

god, divine, spirit

Reading: shin

9 strokes · mysterious, powerful

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Where it comes from

Composed of altar and lightning. Sacredness of lightning striking altar.

What it carries

Divinity, spirit, supernatural being. Represents Japan's eight million gods and spiritual world.

Related kanji for "kami"

霊

kami

rei · mysterious, spiritual

Combines 'rain' (雨) with 'shaman' (巫), representing priestesses with divine power to bring rain. Means soul and spirit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for kami?

The most common kanji for "kami" is 神, read as shin. It means god, divine, spirit. Related kanji: 霊 (kami).

How many strokes does 神 have?

神 has 9 strokes.