Kanji for "Nothing"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "nothing". The most popular choice is shown first.

無

Top pick

nothingness, none, ain't, nothing, nil, not

Reading: mu

12 strokes

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Related kanji for "nothing"

零

nothing

rei · dynamic

13 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for nothing?

The most common kanji for "nothing" is 無, read as mu. It means nothingness, none, ain't. Related kanji: 零 (nothing).

How many strokes does 無 have?

無 has 12 strokes.