Kanji for "Shut"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shut". The most popular choice is shown first.
締View details →
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tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten
Reading: tei
15 strokes · dynamic
Related kanji for "shut"
閉11 strokes塞13 strokes畳12 strokes
shut
hei
shut
soku
shut up(also: tatami mat, counter for tatami mats, fold)
jou · wisdom
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.