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Etymology
A pictograph depicting connected vertebrae. From the spine shape, developed to mean musical scale 'ryo.'
Symbolism
Symbolizes musical scales, harmony, and connection. Represents fundamental elements of music and things linking together.
Component Breakdown
mouth + 丿
Words & Expressions
Words written with 呂
Related Figures & Stories
柿本人麻呂
Name contains 呂
Kakinomoto no Hitomaro çi̥.to.ma.ɾo], c. 653–655 – c.
Wikipedia坂上田村麻呂
Name contains 呂
Sakanoue no Tamuramaro was a court noble, general and shōgun of the early Heian period of Japan.
Wikipedia阿倍仲麻呂
Name contains 呂
Abe no Nakamaro , also known by his Chinese name Chao Heng , was a Japanese scholar and waka poet of the Nara period.
Wikipedia大伴弟麻呂
Name contains 呂
Ōtomo no Otomaro was a Japanese general of the Nara period and of the early Heian period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 呂 mean in Japanese?
呂 means spine, backbone.
How do you read 呂?
On'yomi: ロ、リョ (RO, RYO). Kun'yomi: せぼね (sebone).
How many strokes does 呂 have?
呂 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 呂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
呂 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means spine, backbone. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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