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Component Breakdown
喉=
口侯
mouth + 侯
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and marquis. Marquis of mouth.
Symbolism
Throat, pharynx, Adam's apple. Represents throat.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
喉元思案
のどもとじあん
superficial way of thinking; shortsighted thinking; shallow idea; superficial way of thinking
Proverbs & Idioms
喉元過ぎれば熱さを忘れる
のどもとすぎればあつさをわすれる
Once past the throat, one forgets the heat
Quickly forgetting past troubles
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 喉 mean in Japanese?
喉 means throat, voice.
How do you read 喉?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: のど (nodo).
How many strokes does 喉 have?
喉 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 喉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 喉 (throat, voice) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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