Kanji for "Roll"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "roll". The most popular choice is shown first.
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Top pick
round, full (month), perfection, -ship, pills, make round, roll up, curl up, seduce, explain away
Reading: gan
3 strokes · wisdom, dynamic
Related kanji for "roll"
巻9 strokes匹4 strokes
roll up(also: scroll, volume, book)
kan · powerful, beautiful
roll of cloth(also: equal, head, counter for small animals)
hitsu · nature, dynamic
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for roll?
The most common kanji for "roll" is 丸, read as gan. It means round, full (month), perfection. Related kanji: 巻 (roll up), 匹 (roll of cloth).
How many strokes does 丸 have?
丸 has 3 strokes.