What is the Kanji for 'Egg'? | 卵

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Egg', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Egg' is 卵.

kanji

卵

Meaning

Egg

Reading

kunyomiたまご

tamago

onyomiらん

ran

Parts

卩Seal

Example Word

卵: egg. The Japanese noun '卵 (たまご)' refers to an egg, typically a bird's egg, and is commonly used in the context of food. It can refer to eggs in general, including those of chickens, which are widely consumed in Japan. The word is neutral and can be used in various contexts, from cooking to biology. For example: I ate a boiled egg「ゆで卵を食べた」(ゆでたまごをたべた). She bought eggs at the supermarket「彼女はスーパーで卵を買った」(かのじょはスーパーでたまごをかった). Note that '卵' can also metaphorically refer to something in its early stages, such as a plan or idea, but this usage is less common and typically requires additional context to be understood as such.

Radical

卩

Stroke Count

7

JLPT

N2

Grade

6

Frequency

1639

Handwriting