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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and phonetic. Person like doll.
Symbolism
Accidental, spouse, idol. Represents by chance.
Component Breakdown
偶=
亻禺
person + 禺
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
偶像崇拝
ぐうぞうすうはい
idolatry; idol worship
Proverbs & Idioms
偶然は必然
ぐうぜんはひつぜん
Coincidence is destiny
What seems accidental is actually fated
Other kanji with the same meaning
“even number”
“same kind”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 偶 mean in Japanese?
偶 means accidentally, even number, couple, man & wife, same kind.
How do you read 偶?
On'yomi: グウ (GUU). Kun'yomi: たま (tama).
How many strokes does 偶 have?
偶 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 偶 a good kanji for a tattoo?
偶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means accidentally, even number, couple, man & wife, same kind. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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