Kanji for "Kill"

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

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kill, murder, butcher, slice off, split, diminish, reduce, spoil

Reading: satsu

10 strokes · nature, dark

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for kill?

The most common kanji for "kill" is 殺, read as satsu. It means kill, murder, butcher. Related kanji: 斬 (kill).

How many strokes does 殺 have?

殺 has 10 strokes.