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巴
On'yomi
ハ
HA
Kun'yomi
ともえ・うずまき
tomoe / uzumaki
comma-design
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Strokes4
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of snake coiling. Tomoe pattern.
Symbolism
Tomoe, tomoe pattern, swirl. Represents tomoe.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 巴
巴里パリparis
淋巴リンパlymph
巴奈馬パナマpanama
巴格達バグダッドbaghdad
黎巴嫩レバノンlebanon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 巴 mean in Japanese?
巴 means comma-design.
How do you read 巴?
On'yomi: ハ (HA). Kun'yomi: ともえ、うずまき (tomoe, uzumaki).
How many strokes does 巴 have?
巴 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 己 (oneself).
Is 巴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
巴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means comma-design. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.