Kanji for "Leader"

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "leader". The most popular choice is shown first.

長

Top pick

long, leader, superior, senior

Reading: chou

8 strokes · wisdom

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Related kanji for "leader"

将

leader

shou · powerful, wisdom

10 strokes雄

leader

yuu · powerful, wisdom

12 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for leader?

The most common kanji for "leader" is 長, read as chou. It means long, leader, superior. Related kanji: 将 (leader), 雄 (leader).

How many strokes does 長 have?

長 has 8 strokes.