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媒
On'yomi
バイ
BAI
Kun'yomi
なこうど
nakoudo
mediator · go-between
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and certain. Certain woman.
Symbolism
Medium, media, mediation. Represents medium.
Component Breakdown
媒=
女某
woman + 某
Words & Expressions
Words written with 媒
媒体ばいたいmedium
触媒しょくばいcatalyst
媒介ばいかいmediation
媒酌ばいしゃくmatchmaking
Other kanji with the same meaning
“go-between”
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?
媒 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mediator, go-between. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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