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央
On'yomi
オウ
OU
center · middle
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person spreading arms at center.
Symbolism
Central, center, middle. Represents core of things.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing in the center
Words & Expressions
Words written with 央
中央ちゅうおうcentre
中央集権ちゅうおうしゅうけんcentralised authoritarian rule
Four-Character Compounds
中央突破
ちゅうおうとっぱ
Break through the center; To penetrate through the middle
Anime & Manga
天久鷹央の推理カルテ
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective
A well-known work with 央 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
吉良義央
Name contains 央
Kira Yoshinaka was a Japanese kōke . His court title was Kōzuke no suke .
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“center”
“middle”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 央 mean in Japanese?
央 means center, middle.
How do you read 央?
On'yomi: オウ (OU).
How many strokes does 央 have?
央 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
Is 央 a good kanji for a tattoo?
央 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means center, middle. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.