寡
widow · minority · few
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and head. Alone in house.
Symbolism
Widow, minority, solitude. Represents scarcity and isolation.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Taciturn craftsman
Component Breakdown
roof + 丆 + 且 + 分
Words & Expressions
Words written with 寡
Four-Character Compounds
鰥寡孤独
かんかこどく
with no one upon whom to depend; utter loneliness; the lonely and the helpless
寡頭政治
かとうせいじ
oligarchy
小国寡民
しょうこくかみん
small country with a small population (The Chinese philosopher Lao-tze's ideal of a state)
浅学寡聞
せんがくかぶん
shallow learning and limited information; being ignorant and badly informed
沈黙寡言
ちんもくかげん
taciturn; reticent
寡黙な人
かもくなひと
A taciturn person; Someone who speaks little
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 寡 mean in Japanese?
寡 means widow, minority, few.
How do you read 寡?
On'yomi: カ (KA).
How many strokes does 寡 have?
寡 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 寡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
寡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means widow, minority, few. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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