Kanji for "Thirst"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "thirst". The most popular choice is shown first.

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starve, hungry, thirst

Reading: ga

15 strokes · mysterious, nature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for thirst?

The most common kanji for "thirst" is 餓, read as ga. It means starve, hungry, thirst. Related kanji: 渇 (thirst).

How many strokes does 餓 have?

餓 has 15 strokes.