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冗
On'yomi
ジョウ
JOU
superfluous · uselessness
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes4
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and desk. Surplus under roof.
Symbolism
Redundant, joke, surplus. Represents excess.
Component Breakdown
冗=
冖几
cover + table
Words & Expressions
Words written with 冗
冗談じょうだんjest
Four-Character Compounds
冗談半分
じょうだんはんぶん
half joking; being (only) half serious; (in a) jocular vein
Other kanji with the same meaning
“uselessness”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 冗 mean in Japanese?
冗 means superfluous, uselessness.
How do you read 冗?
On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU).
How many strokes does 冗 have?
冗 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 冖 (cover).
Is 冗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
冗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means superfluous, uselessness. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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