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Component Breakdown
抱=
扌包
hand + 包
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and wrap. Embracing with hand.
Symbolism
Embrace, hug, aspiration. Represents embracing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
抱腹絶倒
ほうふくぜっとう
laughing oneself into convulsions; splitting one's sides laughing; rolling with laughter; laughing oneself into convulsions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 抱 mean in Japanese?
抱 means embrace, hug, hold in arms.
How do you read 抱?
On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: だ.く、いだ.く、かか.える (daku, idaku, kakaeru).
How many strokes does 抱 have?
抱 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 抱 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 抱 (embrace, hug, hold in arms) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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