What is the Kanji for 'Multiply'? | 殖

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Multiply' is 殖.

kanji

殖

Meaning

Multiply

Reading

kunyomiふ

onyomiしょく

shoku

Parts

歹Bad 直Straight, Repair

Example Word

増殖: proliferation. The Japanese noun '増殖 (ぞうしょく)' refers to the process of rapid increase or multiplication, often used in biological contexts to describe cell growth or reproduction. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the spread or expansion of ideas, technologies, or other phenomena. For example: The proliferation of bacteria is concerning「細菌の増殖が心配だ」(さいきんのぞうしょくがしんぱいだ). The rapid proliferation of smartphones has changed society「スマートフォンの急速な増殖が社会を変えた」(スマートフォンのきゅうそくなぞうしょくがしゃかいをかえた).

Radical

歹

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1695

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 殖

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

radical

歹

Meaning

Bad

kanji

直

Meaning

Straight, Repair

Words Using 殖

This kanji is used in 1 word:

word

増殖

Meaning

Proliferation

Kanji Related to 殖 Through the Part 歹

These 5 kanji contain the part 歹 as well.

kanji

残

Meaning

Remainder

kanji

死

Meaning

Death

kanji

列

Meaning

File

kanji

殊

Meaning

Special, Especially

kanji

殉

Meaning

Die a martyr, Martyr

Kanji Related to 殖 Through the Part 直

These 3 kanji contain the part 直 as well.

kanji

置

Meaning

Put

kanji

値

Meaning

Value, Price

kanji

植

Meaning

Plant

Learn the Kanji 殖

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What does 殖 mean?

殖 means 'Multiply'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.