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On'yomi
トウ
TOU
Kun'yomi
から
kara

T'ang · China · foreign

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1727
Radicalmouth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=
广

cliff + 肀 + mouth

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof and phonetic. Wide roof of Tang.

Symbolism

Tang dynasty, China, abrupt. Represents China.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

荒唐無稽

こうとうむけい

absurd; nonsensical; preposterous; absurd

唐突千万

とうとつせんばん

very sudden; very abrupt; very sudden

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 唐 mean in Japanese?

唐 means T'ang, China, foreign.

How do you read 唐?

On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: から (kara).

How many strokes does 唐 have?

唐 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).

Is 唐 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 唐 (T'ang, China, foreign) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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