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娯

On'yomi
ゴ
GO

recreation · pleasure

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1827
Radical女woman(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of woman and Wu. Woman enjoying.

Symbolism

Entertainment, pleasure, amusement. Represents enjoying.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Enjoying a meal

Component Breakdown

娯=
女呉

woman + 呉

Words & Expressions

Words written with 娯

娯楽ごらくamusement

Proverbs & Idioms

娯楽は心の栄養

ごらくはこころのえいよう

Entertainment is nourishment for the heart

Recreation is essential for mental well-being

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 娯 mean in Japanese?

娯 means recreation, pleasure.

How do you read 娯?

On'yomi: ゴ (GO).

How many strokes does 娯 have?

娯 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).

Is 娯 a good kanji for a tattoo?

娯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means recreation, pleasure. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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