戸
door · counter for houses · door radical (no. 63)
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
one + corpse
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of single door.
Symbolism
Doorway, Edo, detached house. Represents entrance.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Returning home
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
門戸開放
もんこかいほう
open door policy; open door policy
盗人上戸
ぬすびとじょうご
person who likes alcohol and sweets equally well; person who can drink much alcohol without becoming tipsy; person who likes alcohol and sweets equally well
Proverbs & Idioms
江戸の敵を長崎で討つ
えどのかたきをながさきでうつ
Taking revenge in Nagasaki for an enemy in Edo
Getting revenge in an unexpected way
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 戸 mean in Japanese?
戸 means door, counter for houses, door radical (no. 63).
How do you read 戸?
On'yomi: コ (KO). Kun'yomi: と (to).
How many strokes does 戸 have?
戸 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 戸 (door).
Is 戸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 戸 (door, counter for houses, door radical (no. 63)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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