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丼
On'yomi
トン・タン・ショウ・セイ
TON / TAN / SHOU / SEI
Kun'yomi
どんぶり
donburi
bowl · bowl of food
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Cultural Context
Etymology
The shape of 'well' (井) with a dot added, representing deep bowl-like vessels. Used for donburi dishes.
Symbolism
Symbolizes rice bowl dishes, common meals, and satisfaction. Japanese food culture of satisfying meals with rice and toppings.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a bow
Component Breakdown
丼=
井丶
井 + 丶
Words & Expressions
Words written with 丼
牛丼ぎゅうどんgyudon
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 丼 mean in Japanese?
丼 means bowl, bowl of food.
How do you read 丼?
On'yomi: トン、タン、ショウ、セイ (TON, TAN, SHOU, SEI). Kun'yomi: どんぶり (donburi).
How many strokes does 丼 have?
丼 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 丶 (dot).
Is 丼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
丼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bowl, bowl of food. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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