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Component Breakdown
候=
亻丨ユ矢
person + 丨 + ユ + arrow
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person, arrow, and phonetic. Person awaiting time.
Symbolism
Weather, candidate, climate. Represents time.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Expanse of the sea
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
時候の挨拶
じこうのあいさつ
Seasonal greetings
Formal salutations appropriate to the season
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 候 mean in Japanese?
候 means climate, season, weather, wait for, expect.
How do you read 候?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: そうろう (sourou).
How many strokes does 候 have?
候 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 候 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 候 (climate, season, weather, wait for, expect) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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