傲
be proud
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'person' (亻) with 'arrogant' (敖), representing a haughty attitude looking down on others.
Symbolism
Symbolizes arrogance, haughtiness, and pride. Represents excessive confidence and attitudes dismissing others.
Component Breakdown
person + 敖
Words & Expressions
Words written with 傲
Four-Character Compounds
傲慢不遜
ごうまんふそん
haughty; arrogant; overbearing
傲岸不遜
ごうがんふそん
haughty arrogance
傲岸無礼
ごうがんぶれい
arrogance
傲慢無礼
ごうまんぶれい
(arrogance and) insolence
Anime & Manga
高校時代に傲慢だった女王様との同棲生活は意外と居心地が悪くない
Koukou Jidai ni Gouman Datta Joou-sama to no Dousei Seikatsu wa Igai to Ikigokochi ga Warukunai
A well-known work with 傲 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“be proud”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 傲 mean in Japanese?
傲 means be proud.
How do you read 傲?
On'yomi: ゴウ (GOU). Kun'yomi: おご.る、あなど.る (ogoru, anadoru).
How many strokes does 傲 have?
傲 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 傲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
傲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means be proud. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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