Kanji for "Shift"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shift". The most popular choice is shown first.

動

Top pick

move, motion, change, confusion, shift, shake

Reading: dou

11 strokes · dynamic

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Related kanji for "shift"

移

shift

i · dynamic

11 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for shift?

The most common kanji for "shift" is 動, read as dou. It means move, motion, change. Related kanji: 移 (shift).

How many strokes does 動 have?

動 has 11 strokes.