乗
ride · power · multiplication · record · counter for vehicles · board · mount · join
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person riding on tree. To ride, to carry.
Symbolism
Riding, multiplication, taking advantage. Represents getting on something.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一天万乗
いってんばんじょう
the whole realm; the whole realm
相乗効果
そうじょうこうか
synergy; synergy
飛竜乗雲
ひりゅうじょううん
hero that seizes the moment and rises; a dragon soaring through the clouds; hero that seizes the moment and rises
Proverbs & Idioms
乗りかかった船
のりかかったふね
A ship already boarded
Once started, see it through to the end
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 乗 mean in Japanese?
乗 means ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles, board, mount, join.
How do you read 乗?
On'yomi: ジョウ、ショウ (JOU, SHOU). Kun'yomi: の.る、-の.り、の.せる (noru, nori, noseru).
How many strokes does 乗 have?
乗 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 丿 (slash).
Is 乗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 乗 (ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles, board, mount, join) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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