Kanji for "River"
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "river". The most popular choice is shown first.
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Top pick
stream, river, river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47)
Reading: sen
3 strokes · nature, dynamic
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for river?
The most common kanji for "river" is 川, read as sen. It means stream, river, river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47). Related kanji: 河 (river).
How many strokes does 川 have?
川 has 3 strokes.