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号
On'yomi
ゴウ
GOU
Kun'yomi
さけ.ぶ・よびな
sakebu / yobina
nickname · number · item · title · pseudonym · name · call
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Component Breakdown
号=
口丂
mouth + 丂
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and phonetic. Shouting with mouth.
Symbolism
Number, signal, command. Represents number and shout.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
号令一下
ごうれいいっか
At a single command; Acting immediately upon orders
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 号 mean in Japanese?
号 means nickname, number, item, title, pseudonym, name, call.
How do you read 号?
On'yomi: ゴウ (GOU). Kun'yomi: さけ.ぶ、よびな (sakebu, yobina).
How many strokes does 号 have?
号 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 号 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 号 (nickname, number, item, title, pseudonym, name, call) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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