妙
exquisite · strange · queer · mystery · miracle · excellent · delicate · charming
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
woman + 少
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and few. Few woman.
Symbolism
Strange, exquisite, skill. Represents mysterious.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents mysterious truth beyond words, ultimate teaching in Buddhism.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
当意即妙
とういそくみょう
ready wit; repartee; ready wit
軽妙洒脱
けいみょうしゃだつ
witty; smart and polished; witty
神機妙算
しんきみょうさん
inscrutable stratagem; ingenious scheme; inscrutable stratagem
Poetry
春すぎて 夏来にけらし 白妙の 衣ほすてふ 天の香具山
Poem #2 from Hyakunin Isshu
田子の浦に うち出でて見れば 白妙の 富士の高嶺に 雪はふりつつ
Poem #4 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 妙 mean in Japanese?
妙 means exquisite, strange, queer, mystery, miracle, excellent, delicate, charming.
How do you read 妙?
On'yomi: ミョウ、ビョウ (MYOU, BYOU). Kun'yomi: たえ (tae).
How many strokes does 妙 have?
妙 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 妙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 妙 (exquisite, strange, queer, mystery, miracle, excellent, delicate, charming) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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