妄
delusion · unnecessarily · without authority · reckless
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of perish and woman. Perishing woman.
Symbolism
Delusion, falsehood, wild. Represents delusion.
Component Breakdown
亡 + woman
Words & Expressions
Words written with 妄
Four-Character Compounds
軽挙妄動
けいきょもうどう
rash and blind act
誇大妄想
こだいもうそう
megalomania; delusions of grandeur
被害妄想
ひがいもうそう
persecution complex; paranoia
妄言多謝
もうげんたしゃ
kindly excuse my reckless remarks; please excuse my thoughtless words
Anime & Manga
妄想代理人
Paranoia Agent
A well-known work with 妄 in its Japanese title.
妄想テレパシー
Mousou Telepathy
A well-known work with 妄 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“delusion”
“reckless”
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?
妄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means delusion, unnecessarily, without authority, reckless. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.