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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and phonetic. Wide roof of Tang.
Symbolism
Tang dynasty, China, abrupt. Represents China.
Component Breakdown
唐=
广肀口
cliff + 肀 + mouth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 唐
唐突とうとつabrupt
唐辛子とうがらしcayenne
遣唐使けんとうしenvoy to tang china
Four-Character Compounds
荒唐無稽
こうとうむけい
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
唐突千万
とうとつせんばん
very sudden; very abrupt
Related Figures & Stories
唐継尭
Name contains 唐
Tang Jiyao was a Chinese general and warlord of Yunnan during the Warlord Era of early Republican China.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
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?
唐 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means T'ang, China, foreign. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.