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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
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Strokes6
Component Breakdown
忙=
忄亡
heart + 亡
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and perish. Heart perishing busy.
Symbolism
Busy, hectic, occupied. Represents being busy.
Words & Expressions
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; having free time to spare in the midst of busyness
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?
Yes. 忙 (busy, occupied, restless) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.