Kanji for "Perish"

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

亡

Top pick

deceased, the late, dying, perish

Reading: bou

3 strokes

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Related kanji for "perish"

滅

perish

metsu · dark

13 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for perish?

The most common kanji for "perish" is 亡, read as bou. It means deceased, the late, dying. Related kanji: 滅 (perish).

How many strokes does 亡 have?

亡 has 3 strokes.