后
empress · queen · after · behind · back · later
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Etymology
Composed of cliff, one, and mouth. Person behind.
Symbolism
Empress, empress dowager, queen. Represents empress.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 后
Four-Character Compounds
后妃の徳
こうひのとく
The virtue of an empress; The dignity befitting royalty
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 后 mean in Japanese?
后 means empress, queen, after, behind, back, later.
How do you read 后?
On'yomi: コウ、ゴ (KOU, GO). Kun'yomi: きさき (kisaki).
How many strokes does 后 have?
后 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 后 a good kanji for a tattoo?
后 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means empress, queen, after, behind, back, later. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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