倉
godown · warehouse · storehouse · cellar · treasury
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of gather and mouth. Warehouse for gathering.
Symbolism
Warehouse, granary, storehouse. Represents warehouse.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Praying to the gods
Component Breakdown
亽 + corpse + one + mouth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 倉
Poetry
小倉山 峰のもみぢ葉 心あらば 今ひとたびの みゆき待たなむ
Poem #26 from Hyakunin Isshu
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Emperor Takakura was the 80th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Wikipedia岩倉具視
Name contains 倉
Iwakura Tomomi was a Japanese statesman during the Bakumatsu and Meiji period.
Wikipedia朝倉義景
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Asakura Yoshikage was a Japanese daimyō of the Sengoku period who ruled a part of Echizen Province in present-day Fukui Prefecture.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“warehouse”
“storehouse”
“cellar”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 倉 mean in Japanese?
倉 means godown, warehouse, storehouse, cellar, treasury.
How do you read 倉?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: くら (kura).
How many strokes does 倉 have?
倉 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 倉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
倉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means godown, warehouse, storehouse, cellar, treasury. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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