Kanji for "Stick"

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

棒

Top pick

rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line

Reading: bou

12 strokes

View details →

Related kanji for "stick"

貼

stick

ten

12 strokes墨

ink stick(also: black ink, India ink, Mexico)

boku · dark

14 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for stick?

The most common kanji for "stick" is 棒, read as bou. It means rod, stick, cane. Related kanji: 貼 (stick), 墨 (ink stick).

How many strokes does 棒 have?

棒 has 12 strokes.