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帽
On'yomi
ボウ・モウ
BOU / MOU
Kun'yomi
ずきん・おお.う
zukin / oou
cap · headgear
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
帽=
巾冒
巾 + 冒
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cloth and risk. Risk cloth.
Symbolism
Hat, cap, school cap. Represents hat.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
弊衣破帽
へいいはぼう
shabby clothes and an old hat; shabby clothes and an old hat
Proverbs & Idioms
帽子を取る
ぼうしをとる
To remove one's hat
To show respect
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 帽 mean in Japanese?
帽 means cap, headgear.
How do you read 帽?
On'yomi: ボウ、モウ (BOU, MOU). Kun'yomi: ずきん、おお.う (zukin, oou).
How many strokes does 帽 have?
帽 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).
Is 帽 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 帽 (cap, headgear) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.