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戻
On'yomi
レイ
REI
Kun'yomi
もど.す・もど.る
modosu / modoru
re- · return · revert · resume · restore · go backwards
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of door and big. Big door returning.
Symbolism
Return, refund, regress. Represents returning.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Component Breakdown
戻=
户大
户 + big
Words & Expressions
Words written with 戻
Other kanji with the same meaning
“revert”
“resume”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 戻 mean in Japanese?
戻 means re-, return, revert, resume, restore, go backwards.
How do you read 戻?
On'yomi: レイ (REI). Kun'yomi: もど.す、もど.る (modosu, modoru).
How many strokes does 戻 have?
戻 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 戸 (door).
Is 戻 a good kanji for a tattoo?
戻 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means re-, return, revert, resume, restore, go backwards. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.