庸
commonplace · ordinary · employment
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'building' (广) with 'use' (用), meaning ordinary, mediocre, or moderate. Represents balanced moderation.
Symbolism
Symbolizes moderation, ordinariness, and balanced stance. Represents the Confucian ideal of avoiding extremes.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 庸
Related Figures & Stories
山尾庸三
Name contains 庸
Viscount Yamao Yōzō was a Japanese samurai of the late Edo period who became an influential member of the Meiji era government of Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“commonplace”
“ordinary”
“employment”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 庸 mean in Japanese?
庸 means commonplace, ordinary, employment.
How do you read 庸?
On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU).
How many strokes does 庸 have?
庸 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).
Is 庸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
庸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means commonplace, ordinary, employment. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
Explore by meaning:commonplace · ordinary · employment