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On'yomi
バイ
BAI
Kun'yomi
なこうど
nakoudo

mediator · go-between

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1900
Radicalwoman(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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woman + 某

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of woman and certain. Certain woman.

Symbolism

Medium, media, mediation. Represents medium.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 媒 mean in Japanese?

媒 means mediator, go-between.

How do you read 媒?

On'yomi: バイ (BAI). Kun'yomi: なこうど (nakoudo).

How many strokes does 媒 have?

媒 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).

Is 媒 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 媒 (mediator, go-between) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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