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弄
On'yomi
ロウ・ル
ROU / RU
Kun'yomi
いじく.る・ろう.する・いじ.る・ひねく.る・たわむ.れる・もてあそ.ぶ
ijikuru / rousuru / ijiru / hinekuru / tawamureru / moteasobu
play with · tamper · trifle with
Details
Strokes7
Radical廾two hands(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'jade' (王) with 'hands' (廾), depicting playing with jade in both hands.
Symbolism
Symbolizes toying, fiddling, and making light of. Represents not taking seriously and treating lightly.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying play
Component Breakdown
弄=
王廾
king + 廾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 弄
翻弄ほんろうbuffeting
Other kanji with the same meaning
“play with”
“trifle with”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 弄 mean in Japanese?
弄 means play with, tamper, trifle with.
How do you read 弄?
On'yomi: ロウ、ル (ROU, RU). Kun'yomi: いじく.る、ろう.する、いじ.る、ひねく.る、たわむ.れる、もてあそ.ぶ (ijikuru, rousuru, ijiru, hinekuru, tawamureru, moteasobu).
How many strokes does 弄 have?
弄 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 廾 (two hands).
Is 弄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
弄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means play with, tamper, trifle with. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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