Kanji for "Principle"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "principle". The most popular choice is shown first.
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Top pick
method, law, rule, principle, model, system
Reading: hou
8 strokes · wisdom
Related kanji for "principle"
素10 strokes陽12 strokes
principle
so · wisdom
yang principle(also: sunshine, positive, male)
you · mysterious, nature
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for principle?
The most common kanji for "principle" is 法, read as hou. It means method, law, rule. Related kanji: 素 (principle), 陽 (yang principle).
How many strokes does 法 have?
法 has 8 strokes.