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傲
On'yomi
ゴウ
GOU
Kun'yomi
おご.る・あなど.る
ogoru / anadoru
be proud
Details
Strokes13
Radical人person(2)
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
傲=
亻敖
person + 敖
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.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
傲慢不遜
ごうまんふそん
haughty; arrogant; overbearing; haughty
傲岸不遜
ごうがんふそん
haughty arrogance; haughty arrogance
傲岸無礼
ごうがんぶれい
arrogance; arrogance
傲慢無礼
ごうまんぶれい
(arrogance and) insolence; (arrogance and) insolence
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?
Yes. 傲 (be proud) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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