兆
portent · 10**12 · trillion · sign · omen · symptoms
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of cracks on turtle shell. Omen.
Symbolism
Sign, omen, premonition. Represents omen.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
兆しを見て動く
きざしをみてうごく
Move when you see the signs
Act proactively by reading early indicators
Anime & Manga
七つの大罪 聖戦の予兆
The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of A Holy War
A well-known work with 兆 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
中江兆民
Name contains 兆
Nakae Chōmin was the pen-name of a journalist, political theorist and statesman in Meiji-period Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 兆 mean in Japanese?
兆 means portent, 10**12, trillion, sign, omen, symptoms.
How do you read 兆?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: きざ.す、きざ.し (kizasu, kizashi).
How many strokes does 兆 have?
兆 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 儿 (legs).
Is 兆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
兆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means portent, 10**12, trillion, sign, omen, symptoms. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.