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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

Strokes12
Frequency#1742
Radical巾cloth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of cloth and risk. Risk cloth.

Symbolism

Hat, cap, school cap. Represents hat.

Component Breakdown

帽=
巾冒

巾 + 冒

Words & Expressions

Words written with 帽

帽子ぼうしcap

Four-Character Compounds

弊衣破帽

へいいはぼう

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

Anime & Manga

とんがり帽子のアトリエ

Witch Hat Atelier

Anime

A well-known work with 帽 in its Japanese title.

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?

帽 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cap, headgear. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.