Kanji for "Son"

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "son". The most popular choice is shown first.

郎

Top pick

son, counter for sons

Reading: rou

9 strokes

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Related kanji for "son"

息

son

soku · peaceful

10 strokes婿

son in law(also: bridegroom, son-in-law)

sei

12 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for son?

The most common kanji for "son" is 郎, read as rou. It means son, counter for sons. Related kanji: 息 (son), 婿 (son in law).

How many strokes does 郎 have?

郎 has 9 strokes.