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商
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
あきな.う
akinau
make a deal · selling · dealing in · merchant
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of lid, bright, and mouth. Speaking of commerce.
Symbolism
Business, merchant, commerce. Represents trade.
Component Breakdown
商=
亠丷冏
亠 + 丷 + 冏
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
士農工商
しのうこうしょう
hierarchy of samurai, farmers, artisans, and merchants in Edo society
士魂商才
しこんしょうさい
having a samurai's spirit and a merchant's business sense
商売繁盛
しょうばいはんじょう
thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 商 mean in Japanese?
商 means make a deal, selling, dealing in, merchant.
How do you read 商?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: あきな.う (akinau).
How many strokes does 商 have?
商 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 商 a good kanji for a tattoo?
商 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means make a deal, selling, dealing in, merchant. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.