Speaking in Japanese

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

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

黙

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silence, become silent, stop speaking, leave as is

Reading: moku

15 strokes · powerful, peaceful, wisdom

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Where it comes from

Composed of black and dog. Black dog.

What it carries

Silence, be silent, wordless. Represents silence.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for speaking?

The most common kanji for "speaking" is 黙, read as moku. It means silence, become silent, stop speaking. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 黙 have?

黙 has 15 strokes.