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悼
On'yomi
トウ
TOU
Kun'yomi
いた.む
itamu
lament · grieve over
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
悼=
忄卓
heart + 卓
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and excel. Heart mourning excellence.
Symbolism
Memorial, condolence, mourn. Represents mourning.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
悼む心に嘘はない
いたむこころにうそはない
There is no falsehood in a grieving heart
Mourning reveals one's true feelings
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 悼 mean in Japanese?
悼 means lament, grieve over.
How do you read 悼?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: いた.む (itamu).
How many strokes does 悼 have?
悼 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 悼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 悼 (lament, grieve over) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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