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On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
ほ.る・-ぼ.り
horu / bori

carve · engrave · chisel

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1533
Radicalbristle(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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周 + 彡

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hair and around. Carving around with hair.

Symbolism

Sculpture, carve, statue. Represents carving.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

彫心鏤骨

ちょうしんるこつ

laborious work; lucubration; lucubrations; laborious work

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 彫 mean in Japanese?

彫 means carve, engrave, chisel.

How do you read 彫?

On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: ほ.る、-ぼ.り (horu, bori).

How many strokes does 彫 have?

彫 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 彡 (bristle).

Is 彫 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 彫 (carve, engrave, chisel) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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