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On'yomi
ヤ・エ
YA / E
Kun'yomi
なり・か・また
nari / ka / mata

to be (classical)

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Strokes3
Frequency#1404
Radicalsecond(1)

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Strokes3

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of snake. Indeed.

Symbolism

Also, indeed, suffix. Represents indeed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 也 mean in Japanese?

也 means to be (classical).

How do you read 也?

On'yomi: ヤ、エ (YA, E). Kun'yomi: なり、か、また (nari, ka, mata).

How many strokes does 也 have?

也 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 乙 (second).

Is 也 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 也 (to be (classical)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.