Kanji for "Shut"

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shut". The most popular choice is shown first.

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tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten

Reading: tei

15 strokes · dynamic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for shut?

The most common kanji for "shut" is 締, read as tei. It means tighten, tie, shut. Related kanji: 閉 (shut), 塞 (shut), 畳 (shut up).

How many strokes does 締 have?

締 has 15 strokes.