Phoenix in Japanese
"phoenix" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "phoenix". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
不死鳥 (fushichō) is the Western phoenix, written undying bird. 鳳凰 (hōō) is the Chinese and Japanese phoenix, a different creature — a bird of peace and imperial virtue, not of rebirth from ash. The two are often conflated in English.
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Top pick
phoenix
Reading: hou
19 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of friend and bird. Friend bird.
What it carries
Roc, giant bird, grand. Represents giant bird.
Related kanji for "phoenix"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for phoenix?
The most common kanji for "phoenix" is 鵬, read as hou. It means phoenix. Related kanji: 梧 (phoenix tree).
How many strokes does 鵬 have?
鵬 has 19 strokes.