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KANJI

/ˈkaːndʒi/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun

K 5/5
A 1/1
N 1/2
J 8/10
I 1/1
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Definition of KANJI

noun

The system of writing Japanese using Chinese characters.

noun

Any individual Chinese character as used in the Japanese language.

"I know about a thousand kanji."

Examples of KANJI in a Sentence

  • "I know about a thousand kanji."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points

Is KANJI a Scrabble Word?

Yes, KANJI is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: KANJI uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for KANJI

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter kanji Total
Scrabble 51181 16
WWF 512101 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in KANJI

19 words from the letters in KANJI

4-letter words

jink 15/18 USUKWWF akin 8/9 USUKWWF kain 8/9 USUKWWF kina 8/9 USUKWWF naik 8/9 UK

3-letter words

jak 14/16 UK jin 10/13 USUKWWF kai 7/7 UK ink 7/8 USUKWWF kin 7/8 USUKWWF ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ja 9/11 UK ka 6/6 USUKWWF ki 6/6 UK ai 2/2 USUKWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use KANJI in Word Games

KANJI is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, KANJI is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KANJI to find 19 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About KANJI

What does KANJI mean?
KANJI is a noun. The system of writing Japanese using Chinese characters.
Is KANJI a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KANJI is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is KANJI worth in Scrabble?
KANJI is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from KANJI?
You can make 19 words from the letters in KANJI. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.