←Back
忙
On'yomi
ボウ・モウ
BOU / MOU
Kun'yomi
いそが.しい・せわ.しい・おそ.れる・うれえるさま
isogashii / sewashii / osoreru / ureerusama
busy · occupied · restless
Details
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and perish. Heart perishing busy.
Symbolism
Busy, hectic, occupied. Represents being busy.
Component Breakdown
忙=
忄亡
heart + 亡
Words & Expressions
Words written with 忙
多忙たぼうbeing very busy
忙しいいそがしいbusy
Four-Character Compounds
忙中有閑
ぼうちゅうゆうかん
having free time to spare in the midst of busyness; leisure in the intervals of one's work
Anime & Manga
終末なにしてますか? 忙しいですか? 救ってもらっていいですか?
WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us?
A well-known work with 忙 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 忙 mean in Japanese?
忙 means busy, occupied, restless.
How do you read 忙?
On'yomi: ボウ、モウ (BOU, MOU). Kun'yomi: いそが.しい、せわ.しい、おそ.れる、うれえるさま (isogashii, sewashii, osoreru, ureerusama).
How many strokes does 忙 have?
忙 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 忙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
忙 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means busy, occupied, restless. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.