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弔
On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
とむら.う・とぶら.う
tomurau / toburau
condolences · mourning · funeral
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes4
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bow and cloth. Mourning with bow cloth.
Symbolism
Condolence, mourning visit, mourn. Represents mourning.
Component Breakdown
弔=
弓丨
bow + 丨
Words & Expressions
Words written with 弔
弔うとむらうmourn for
弔問ちょうもんcondolence call
弔辞ちょうじfuneral oration
弔電ちょうでんtelegram of condolence
Four-Character Compounds
弔い合戦
とむらいがっせん
A battle of vengeance; Fighting to avenge a fallen comrade or restore honor
Other kanji with the same meaning
“mourning”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 弔 mean in Japanese?
弔 means condolences, mourning, funeral.
How do you read 弔?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: とむら.う、とぶら.う (tomurau, toburau).
How many strokes does 弔 have?
弔 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 弓 (bow).
Is 弔 a good kanji for a tattoo?
弔 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means condolences, mourning, funeral. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.