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婿

On'yomi
セイ
SEI
Kun'yomi
むこ
muko

bridegroom · son-in-law

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#2099
Radicalwoman(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

婿=

woman + 胥

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

  • Upholding the 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?

Yes. 婿 (bridegroom, son-in-law) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.