乙
the latter · duplicate · strange · witty · fishhook radical (no. 5)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of curved shape. Second place.
Symbolism
Second, feminine, stylish. Represents subtle beauty.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Maiden's heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 乙
Four-Character Compounds
甲論乙駁
こうろんおつばく
arguments pro and con
Anime & Manga
乙女ゲームの破滅フラグしかない悪役令嬢に転生してしまった…
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
A well-known work with 乙 in its Japanese title.
乙女ゲー世界はモブに厳しい世界です
Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs
A well-known work with 乙 in its Japanese title.
荒ぶる季節の乙女どもよ。
O Maidens in Your Savage Season
A well-known work with 乙 in its Japanese title.
黄昏乙女×アムネジア
Dusk Maiden of Amnesia
A well-known work with 乙 in its Japanese title.
百錬の覇王と聖約の戦乙女
The Master of Ragnarök & Blesser of Einherjar
A well-known work with 乙 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
藤原乙牟漏
Name contains 乙
Fujiwara no Otomuro was a Japanese noblewoman and empress consort of Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 乙 mean in Japanese?
乙 means the latter, duplicate, strange, witty, fishhook radical (no. 5).
How do you read 乙?
On'yomi: オツ、イツ (OTSU, ITSU). Kun'yomi: おと-、きのと (oto, kinoto).
How many strokes does 乙 have?
乙 has 1 strokes. Its radical is 乙 (second).
Is 乙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
乙 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means the latter, duplicate, strange, witty, fishhook radical (no. 5). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.