Kanji for "Serve"

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

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waiter, samurai, wait upon, serve

Reading: ji

8 strokes · powerful, wisdom

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for serve?

The most common kanji for "serve" is 侍, read as ji. It means waiter, samurai, wait upon. Related kanji: 仕 (serve), 勤 (serve), 尽 (serve), 為 (serve as).

How many strokes does 侍 have?

侍 has 8 strokes.