Resurrection in Japanese

"resurrection" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.

The characters below are the ones most often used to write "resurrection" and related ideas.

復

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restore, return to, revert, resume

Reading: fuku

12 strokes · peaceful, dynamic

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Where it comes from

Composed of go and repeat. Going and returning.

What it carries

Revival, recovery, review. Represents returning.

Related kanji for "resurrection"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for resurrection?

The most common kanji for "resurrection" is 復, read as fuku. It means restore, return to, revert. Related kanji: 活 (resurrection), 生 (resurrection).

How many strokes does 復 have?

復 has 12 strokes.