好
fond · pleasing · like something
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
left-right: woman + child
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman (女) and child (子). Mother loving child.
Symbolism
Preference, friendship, favorable. Represents positive emotions and relations.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Singing a song
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
善隣友好
ぜんりんゆうこう
neighbourly friendship; neighborly friendship; neighbourly friendship
好機到来
こうきとうらい
advent of a golden opportunity; advent of a golden opportunity
好評嘖々
こうひょうさくさく
enjoying great popularity; receiving widespread high praise; being a great success with the public; enjoying great popularity
雨奇晴好
うきせいこう
scenery being beautiful in both rainy and sunny weather; scenery being beautiful in both rainy and sunny weather
好事多魔
こうじたま
happy events are often accompanied by difficulties; unsullied joy is rare; happy events are often accompanied by difficulties
晴好雨奇
せいこううき
the scenery being beautiful in both sunny and rainy weather; the scenery being beautiful in both sunny and rainy weather
Proverbs & Idioms
好きこそものの上手なれ
すきこそもののじょうずなれ
What you love, you do well
Passion leads to mastery
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 好 mean in Japanese?
好 means fond, pleasing, like something.
How do you read 好?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: この.む、す.く、よ.い、い.い (konomu, suku, yoi, ii).
How many strokes does 好 have?
好 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 好 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 好 (fond, pleasing, like something) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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