Kanji for "Old Man"

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

老

Top pick

old man, old age, grow old

Reading: rou

6 strokes · dynamic

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Related kanji for "old man"

尉

old man

i · powerful

11 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for old man?

The most common kanji for "old man" is 老, read as rou. It means old man, old age, grow old. Related kanji: 尉 (old man).

How many strokes does 老 have?

老 has 6 strokes.