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喬
On'yomi
キョウ
KYOU
Kun'yomi
たか.い
takai
high · boasting
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tall and big. Very tall.
Symbolism
Tall, pride, tree. Represents rising high.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Aiming high
Component Breakdown
喬=
呑冋
呑 + 冋
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
喬木は風に折られやすい
きょうぼくはかぜにおられやすい
Tall trees are easily broken by wind
Those in high positions are vulnerable to attack
Related Figures & Stories
大木喬任
Name contains 喬
Count Ōki Takatō , was a Japanese statesman during the early Meiji period.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 喬 mean in Japanese?
喬 means high, boasting.
How do you read 喬?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: たか.い (takai).
How many strokes does 喬 have?
喬 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 喬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
喬 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means high, boasting. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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