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床
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
とこ・ゆか
toko / yuka
bed · counter for beds · floor · padding · tatami
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and tree. Floor of wooden house.
Symbolism
Floor, bed, alcove. Represents floor.
Component Breakdown
床=
广木
cliff + tree
Words & Expressions
Words written with 床
寝床ねどこcot
温床おんしょうhotbed
病床びょうしょうsickbed
苗床なえどこnursery
臨床りんしょうclinical
Four-Character Compounds
同床異夢
どうしょういむ
cohabiting but living in different worlds
床に就く
とこにつく
To go to bed; To get into bed for sleep
Related Figures & Stories
床次竹二郎
Name contains 床
Takejirō Tokonami was a Japanese statesman, politician and cabinet minister in Taishō and early Shōwa period Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 床 mean in Japanese?
床 means bed, counter for beds, floor, padding, tatami.
How do you read 床?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: とこ、ゆか (toko, yuka).
How many strokes does 床 have?
床 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).
Is 床 a good kanji for a tattoo?
床 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bed, counter for beds, floor, padding, tatami. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.