Frequently Asked Questions
What does 匁 mean in Japanese?
匁 means monme, 3.75 grams, (kokuji).
How do you read 匁?
Kun'yomi: もんめ、め (monme, me).
How many strokes does 匁 have?
匁 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 勹 (wrap).
Is 匁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
匁 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means monme, 3.75 grams, (kokuji). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.