Kanji for "Scroll"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "scroll". The most popular choice is shown first.
巻View details →
Top pick
scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)
Reading: kan
9 strokes · powerful, beautiful, nature, wisdom, dynamic
Related kanji for "scroll"
幅12 strokes巾3 strokes
hanging scroll(also: width)
fuku · dynamic
hanging scroll(also: towel, width, cloth radical (no. 50))
kin · dynamic
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for scroll?
The most common kanji for "scroll" is 巻, read as kan. It means scroll, volume, book. Related kanji: 幅 (hanging scroll), 巾 (hanging scroll).
How many strokes does 巻 have?
巻 has 9 strokes.