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Etymology
Composed of earth and direction. Direction earth.
Symbolism
Monk, boy, temple. Represents monk.
Component Breakdown
earth + 方
Words & Expressions
Words written with 坊
Four-Character Compounds
三日坊主
みっかぼうず
person who cannot stick to anything; unsteady worker; monk for three days
Anime & Manga
死神坊ちゃんと黒メイド
The Duke of Death and His Maid
A well-known work with 坊 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
武蔵坊弁慶
Name contains 坊
Saitō no Musashibō Benkei , popularly known by the mononym Benkei , was a Japanese warrior monk who lived in the latter years of the Heian Period .
Wikipedia本因坊秀策
Name contains 坊
Shusaku ; June 6, 1829 – September 3, 1862) was a Japanese professional Go player during the 19th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 坊 mean in Japanese?
坊 means boy, priest's residence, priest.
How do you read 坊?
On'yomi: ボウ、ボッ (BOU, BO).
How many strokes does 坊 have?
坊 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 坊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
坊 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means boy, priest's residence, priest. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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