Kanji for "Wish"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "wish". The most popular choice is shown first.
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wish, sense, idea, thought, feeling, desire, attention
Reading: nen
8 strokes · wisdom
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for wish?
The most common kanji for "wish" is 念, read as nen. It means wish, sense, idea. Related kanji: 願 (wish), 祈 (wish), 求 (wish for).
How many strokes does 念 have?
念 has 8 strokes.