Kanji for "North"

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

北

Top pick

north

Reading: hoku

5 strokes

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Related kanji for "north"

朔

north

saku

10 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for north?

The most common kanji for "north" is 北, read as hoku. It means north. Related kanji: 朔 (north).

How many strokes does 北 have?

北 has 5 strokes.