Kanji for "War"

6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "war". The most popular choice is shown first.

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fight, war

Reading: tou

18 strokes · powerful

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for war?

The most common kanji for "war" is 闘, read as tou. It means fight, war. Related kanji: 戦 (war), 軍 (war), 役 (war), 師 (war), 乱 (war).

How many strokes does 闘 have?

闘 has 18 strokes.