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喬

On'yomi
キョウ
KYOU
Kun'yomi
たか.い
takai

high · boasting

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1962
Radical口mouth(3)

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

Ōki Takatō1832–1899

Name contains 喬

Count Ōki Takatō , was a Japanese statesman during the early Meiji period.

Wikipedia

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Frequently 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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