Kanji for "Right"

5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "right". The most popular choice is shown first.

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hit, right, appropriate, himself

Reading: tou

6 strokes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for right?

The most common kanji for "right" is 当, read as tou. It means hit, right, appropriate. Related kanji: 右 (right), 順 (right), 是 (right), 緯 (left right).

How many strokes does 当 have?

当 has 6 strokes.