Pork in Japanese
"pork" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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pork, pig
Reading: ton
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of flesh and pig. Flesh of pig.
What it carries
Pork, pig, pork cutlet. Represents pig.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for pork?
The most common kanji for "pork" is 豚, read as ton. It means pork, pig. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 豚 have?
豚 has 11 strokes.