Yellow in Japanese
"yellow" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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yellow
Reading: kou
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of golden burning fire.
What it carries
Yellow, emperor, center. Represents highest rank as emperor's color in China.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for yellow?
The most common kanji for "yellow" is 黄, read as kou. It means yellow. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 黄 have?
黄 has 11 strokes.