Kanji for "Night"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "night". The most popular choice is shown first.
夜View details →
Top pick
night, evening
Reading: ya
8 strokes · mysterious, dark
Related kanji for "night"
晩12 strokes更7 strokes宵10 strokes
night
ban · mysterious, dark
night watch(also: grow late, sit up late, of course)
kou · mysterious, dark
early night(also: wee hours, evening)
shou · mysterious, dark
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for night?
The most common kanji for "night" is 夜, read as ya. It means night, evening. Related kanji: 晩 (night), 更 (night watch), 宵 (early night).
How many strokes does 夜 have?
夜 has 8 strokes.