Kanji for "Paint"

5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "paint". The most popular choice is shown first.

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dye, color, paint, stain, print

Reading: sen

9 strokes · beautiful, dark

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for paint?

The most common kanji for "paint" is 染, read as sen. It means dye, color, paint. Related kanji: 描 (paint), 彩 (paint), 塗 (paint), 抹 (paint).

How many strokes does 染 have?

染 has 9 strokes.