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巽
On'yomi
ソン
SON
Kun'yomi
たつみ
tatsumi
southeast
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of two snakes. Two snakes following.
Symbolism
Xun, southeast, trigram. Represents trigram.
Component Breakdown
巽=
巳共
巳 + 共
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
巽の方角
たつみのほうがく
The southeast direction; The direction of the southeast
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 巽 mean in Japanese?
巽 means southeast.
How do you read 巽?
On'yomi: ソン (SON). Kun'yomi: たつみ (tatsumi).
How many strokes does 巽 have?
巽 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 己 (oneself).
Is 巽 a good kanji for a tattoo?
巽 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means southeast. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.