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Japanese symbol for “fourteen”

Romaji: juushi
fourteen; 14

In Japanese, fourteen is , read (juushi).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. num fourteen; 14

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

ten
on: ジュウ、ジッ、ジュッ
kun: とお、と、そ
2 strokes · JLPT 4
four
on: シ
kun: よ、よ.つ、よっ.つ、よん
5 strokes · JLPT 4

Other Japanese words for “fourteen”

WordReadingMeaning
フォーティーン footiinfourteen

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
ふじゅうぶん fujuubuninsufficient; inadequate; imperfect
じゅうじか juujikacross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
じゅうじ juujicross; cross shape
ごじゅうおん gojuuonthe Japanese syllabary
じゅうじろ juujirocrossroads; intersection
おはこ ohakoone's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; one's forte
しき shikithe four seasons
よっつ yottsufour; 4

See also: Chinese symbol for “fourteen”.

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.