Kanji for "Sleep"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sleep". The most popular choice is shown first.
休View details →
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rest, day off, retire, sleep
Reading: kyuu
6 strokes · peaceful
Related kanji for "sleep"
寝13 strokes眠10 strokes睡13 strokes
sleep
shin · peaceful, dark
sleep
min · peaceful, dark
sleep
sui · peaceful, dark
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sleep?
The most common kanji for "sleep" is 休, read as kyuu. It means rest, day off, retire. Related kanji: 寝 (sleep), 眠 (sleep), 睡 (sleep).
How many strokes does 休 have?
休 has 6 strokes.