堂
public chamber · hall
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of esteem and earth. Building on high foundation.
Symbolism
Magnificent, cafeteria, main hall. Represents solemn building.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
七堂伽藍
しちどうがらん
complete seven-structured temple compound; complete seven-structured temple compound
正々堂々
せいせいどうどう
fair and square; open and aboveboard; bold and forthright; fair and square
威風堂々
いふうどうどう
majestic; commanding; imposing; majestic
旗鼓堂々
きこどうどう
with colors flying and band playing; triumphantly; in splendid array; with colors flying and band playing
雄気堂々
ゆうきどうどう
with heroic drive and boundless energy; with heroic drive and boundless energy
堂塔伽藍
どうとうがらん
religious buildings (temples, shrines, pagodas, etc.); religious buildings (temples, shrines, pagodas, etc.)
堂々巡り
どうどうめぐり
Going round in circles; Endless repetition without progress
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 堂 mean in Japanese?
堂 means public chamber, hall.
How do you read 堂?
On'yomi: ドウ (DOU).
How many strokes does 堂 have?
堂 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 堂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 堂 (public chamber, hall) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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