Kanji for "Well"

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

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well, well crib, town, community

Reading: sei

4 strokes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for well?

The most common kanji for "well" is 井, read as sei. It means well, well crib, town. Related kanji: 然 (well), 抑 (well), 並 (as well as), 修 (conduct oneself well), 詳 (well informed).

How many strokes does 井 have?

井 has 4 strokes.