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On'yomi
ボウ
BOU
Kun'yomi
おか.す
okasu

risk · face · defy · dare · damage · assume (a name)

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Strokes9
Frequency#1317

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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冃 + eye

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hat and eye. Eye covered by hat.

Symbolism

Adventure, beginning, risk. Represents risking.

Anime & Manga

ダンジョン飯

だんじょんめし

Delicious in Dungeon(2014)

anime/manga

Author: Ryoko Kui

Creative work combining dungeon adventure and cooking. Adventurers cook monsters.

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Games

ゼルダの伝説

The Legend of Zelda(1986)

Nintendo

Developer: Nintendo

Landmark adventure game. An action-adventure exploring a vast world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 冒 mean in Japanese?

冒 means risk, face, defy, dare, damage, assume (a name).

How do you read 冒?

On'yomi: ボウ (BOU). Kun'yomi: おか.す (okasu).

How many strokes does 冒 have?

冒 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 冂 (upside down box).

Is 冒 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 冒 (risk, face, defy, dare, damage, assume (a name)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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