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崚

On'yomi
リョウ
RYOU

mountains towering in a row

Details

Strokes11
Radical山mountain(3)

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Strokes11

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'mountain' (山) with 'steep' (夌), depicting mountains rising high and steep.

Symbolism

Symbolizes steepness, high peaks, and difficulty. Represents tall mountains hard to climb and challenges to overcome.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Aiming for the mountain peak

Component Breakdown

崚=
山夌

mountain + 夌

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 崚 mean in Japanese?

崚 means mountains towering in a row.

How do you read 崚?

On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU).

How many strokes does 崚 have?

崚 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).

Is 崚 a good kanji for a tattoo?

崚 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mountains towering in a row. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.