Kanji for "Shoulder"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shoulder". The most popular choice is shown first.
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shoulder
Reading: ken
8 strokes
Related kanji for "shoulder"
荷10 strokes袖10 strokes
shoulder pole load(also: baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden))
ka · nature
give cold shoulder(also: sleeve, wing (building), extension)
shuu · powerful
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for shoulder?
The most common kanji for "shoulder" is 肩, read as ken. It means shoulder. Related kanji: 荷 (shoulder pole load), 袖 (give cold shoulder).
How many strokes does 肩 have?
肩 has 8 strokes.