妄
delusion · unnecessarily · without authority · reckless
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
亡 + woman
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of perish and woman. Perishing woman.
Symbolism
Delusion, falsehood, wild. Represents delusion.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
軽挙妄動
けいきょもうどう
rash and blind act; rash and blind act
誇大妄想
こだいもうそう
megalomania; delusions of grandeur; megalomania
被害妄想
ひがいもうそう
persecution complex; paranoia; persecution complex
妄言多謝
もうげんたしゃ
kindly excuse my reckless remarks; please excuse my thoughtless words; kindly excuse my reckless remarks
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 妄 mean in Japanese?
妄 means delusion, unnecessarily, without authority, reckless.
How do you read 妄?
On'yomi: モウ、ボウ (MOU, BOU). Kun'yomi: みだ.りに (midarini).
How many strokes does 妄 have?
妄 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 妄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 妄 (delusion, unnecessarily, without authority, reckless) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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