Kanji for "Spirit"

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "spirit". The most popular choice is shown first.

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soul, spirit

Reading: kon

14 strokes · mysterious, powerful

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for spirit?

The most common kanji for "spirit" is 魂, read as kon. It means soul, spirit. Related kanji: 心 (spirit), 気 (spirit), 魔 (evil spirit).

How many strokes does 魂 have?

魂 has 14 strokes.