Kanji for "Ridge"

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "ridge". The most popular choice is shown first.

棟

Top pick

ridgepole, ridge

Reading: tou

12 strokes

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Related kanji for "ridge"

畝

ridge

bou

10 strokes畔

paddy ridge(also: levee)

han

10 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for ridge?

The most common kanji for "ridge" is 棟, read as tou. It means ridgepole, ridge. Related kanji: 畝 (ridge), 畔 (paddy ridge).

How many strokes does 棟 have?

棟 has 12 strokes.