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尭
On'yomi
ギョウ
GYOU
Kun'yomi
たか.い
takai
high · far
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Simplified form. Piling up high.
Symbolism
High, great, ancient emperor. Represents nobility.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Aiming high
Component Breakdown
尭=
卉兀
卉 + 兀
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
尭舜の治
ぎょうしゅんのち
The reign of Yao and Shun; Ideal governance as exemplified by legendary emperors
Related Figures & Stories
唐継尭
Name contains 尭
Tang Jiyao was a Chinese general and warlord of Yunnan during the Warlord Era of early Republican China.
Wikipedia種子島時尭
Name contains 尭
Tanegashima Tokitaka was a Japanese daimyō of the Sengoku period, the 14th head of the Tanegashima clan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 尭 mean in Japanese?
尭 means high, far.
How do you read 尭?
On'yomi: ギョウ (GYOU). Kun'yomi: たか.い (takai).
How many strokes does 尭 have?
尭 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 尭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
尭 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means high, far. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.