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也

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

to be (classical)

Details

Strokes3
Frequency#1404
Radical乙second(1)

Stroke Order

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Strokes3

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of snake. Indeed.

Symbolism

Also, indeed, suffix. Represents indeed.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Experiencing to be (classical)

Anime & Manga

今天的她也是如此可爱

She Is Also Cute Today

Manga

A well-known work with 也 in its Japanese title.

这个婚反正也要完蛋

The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway

Manga

A well-known work with 也 in its Japanese title.

Related Figures & Stories

空也

Kūya903–972

Name contains 也

Kūya was an itinerant Japanese hijiri , later ordained in the Tendai sect, who was an early proselytizer of the practice of the nembutsu amongst the…

Wikipedia

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?

也 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means to be (classical). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.