Kendo in Japanese
"kendo" 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 "kendo" and related ideas.
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sword, blade
Reading: ken
10 strokes · powerful
Where it comes from
Composed of all and sword. Sword used by many.
What it carries
Weapon, justice, decision. Represents chivalry and decisiveness.
Related kanji for "kendo"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for kendo?
The most common kanji for "kendo" is 剣, read as ken. It means sword, blade. Related kanji: 道 (kendo).
How many strokes does 剣 have?
剣 has 10 strokes.