如
likeness · like · such as · as if · better · best · equal
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
woman + mouth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and mouth. Woman like mouth.
Symbolism
How, like, as if. Represents like.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
如是我聞
にょぜがもん
thus I hear (quote from the sutras); these ears have heard; thus I hear (quote from the sutras)
面目躍如
めんもくやくじょ
demonstrative of one's worth; worthy of one's reputation; living up to one's name; demonstrative of one's worth
心身一如
しんしんいちにょ
body and mind as one; mind-body unity; body and mind as one
形影一如
けいえいいちにょ
being inseparable as a form and its shadow; a person's deed mirrors the good or evil of his mind; husband and wife being never apart; being inseparable as a form and its shadow
如法暗夜
にょほうあんや
total (utter) darkness; total (utter) darkness
如意宝珠
にょいほうじゅ
Cintamani stone; wish-fulfilling jewel; Cintamani stone
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 如 mean in Japanese?
如 means likeness, like, such as, as if, better, best, equal.
How do you read 如?
On'yomi: ジョ、ニョ (JO, NYO). Kun'yomi: ごと.し (gotoshi).
How many strokes does 如 have?
如 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 如 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 如 (likeness, like, such as, as if, better, best, equal) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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