Sparrow in Japanese

"sparrow" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

雀

jaku

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

雀

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sparrow

Reading: jaku

11 strokes · humble, cheerful, common

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for sparrow?

The most common kanji for "sparrow" is 雀, read as jaku. It means sparrow. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 雀 have?

雀 has 11 strokes.