Yesterday in Japanese
"yesterday" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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yesterday, previous
Reading: saku
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of sun and suddenly. Day passed.
What it carries
Yesterday, last year, last night. Represents past.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for yesterday?
The most common kanji for "yesterday" is 昨, read as saku. It means yesterday, previous. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 昨 have?
昨 has 9 strokes.