Kanji for "Small"
8 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "small". The most popular choice is shown first.
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little, small
Reading: shou
3 strokes
Related kanji for "small"
寸3 strokes株10 strokes鈴13 strokes匹4 strokes艇13 strokes膳16 strokes彪11 strokes
small
sun
counter for small plants(also: stocks, stump, shares)
shu · wisdom
small bell(also: buzzer)
rei
counter for small animals(also: equal, head, roll of cloth)
hitsu · nature, dynamic
small boat(also: rowboat)
tei
small low table(also: tray)
zen
small tiger(also: spotted, mottled, patterned)
hyou · nature
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for small?
The most common kanji for "small" is 小, read as shou. It means little, small. Related kanji: 寸 (small), 株 (counter for small plants), 鈴 (small bell), 匹 (counter for small animals), 艇 (small boat), 膳 (small low table) and more.
How many strokes does 小 have?
小 has 3 strokes.