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婿
On'yomi
セイ
SEI
Kun'yomi
むこ
muko
bridegroom · son-in-law
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and phonetic. Woman's son-in-law.
Symbolism
Son-in-law, bridegroom, adopted son. Represents son-in-law.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
婿=
女胥
woman + 胥
Words & Expressions
Words written with 婿
娘婿むすめむこson-in-law
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 婿 mean in Japanese?
婿 means bridegroom, son-in-law.
How do you read 婿?
On'yomi: セイ (SEI). Kun'yomi: むこ (muko).
How many strokes does 婿 have?
婿 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 婿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
婿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bridegroom, son-in-law. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.