Kanji for "Main"
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "main". The most popular choice is shown first.
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book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
Reading: hon
5 strokes · wisdom
Related kanji for "main"
主5 strokes要9 strokes幹13 strokes宗8 strokes
main thing(also: lord, chief, master)
shu · wisdom, spiritual
main point(also: need, essence, pivot)
you
main part(also: tree trunk, talent, capability)
kan · beautiful, nature
main point(also: religion, sect, denomination)
shuu · spiritual
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for main?
The most common kanji for "main" is 本, read as hon. It means book, present, main. Related kanji: 主 (main thing), 要 (main point), 幹 (main part), 宗 (main point).
How many strokes does 本 have?
本 has 5 strokes.