Kanji for "While"

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

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follow, though, notwithstanding, while, during, both, all, obey, submit to, comply, at the mercy of (the waves)

Reading: zui

12 strokes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for while?

The most common kanji for "while" is 随, read as zui. It means follow, though, notwithstanding. Related kanji: 傍 (while), 暫 (a while).

How many strokes does 随 have?

随 has 12 strokes.