Kanji for "Queen"
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "queen". The most popular choice is shown first.
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empress, queen, after, behind, back, later
Reading: kou
6 strokes
Related kanji for "queen"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for queen?
The most common kanji for "queen" is 后, read as kou. It means empress, queen, after. Related kanji: 妃 (queen).
How many strokes does 后 have?
后 has 6 strokes.