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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of big with added dot. Extremely large.
Symbolism
Thick, sun, ancient times. Represents size and origin.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
surround from above: 大 + 丶
Words & Expressions
Words written with 太
Anime & Manga
テレワァク与太話
Home Office Romance
A well-known work with 太 in its Japanese title.
にゃん太とポメ子～いまさら信じていると言われてももう手遅れだ～
Nyanta to Pomeko: Imasara Shinjite Iru to Iwaretemo Mou Teokure da
A well-known work with 太 in its Japanese title.
顔に出ない柏田さんと顔に出る太田君
Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota
A well-known work with 太 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 太 mean in Japanese?
太 means plump, thick, big around.
How do you read 太?
On'yomi: タイ、タ (TAI, TA). Kun'yomi: ふと.い、ふと.る (futoi, futoru).
How many strokes does 太 have?
太 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
Is 太 a good kanji for a tattoo?
太 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means plump, thick, big around. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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