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描
On'yomi
ビョウ
BYOU
Kun'yomi
えが.く・か.く
egaku / kaku
sketch · compose · write · draw · paint
Details
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Component Breakdown
描=
扌苗
hand + 苗
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and seedling. Drawing seedling with hand.
Symbolism
Draw, depict, sketch. Represents drawing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Running the brush
Anime & Manga
ブルーピリオド
Blue Period(2017)
Story of a high schooler awakened to the joy of 'drawing.'
View on Amazon →Games
大神
Okami(2006)
Developer: Capcom
Action game fighting by 'drawing' with a brush.
View on Amazon →Frequently Asked Questions
What does 描 mean in Japanese?
描 means sketch, compose, write, draw, paint.
How do you read 描?
On'yomi: ビョウ (BYOU). Kun'yomi: えが.く、か.く (egaku, kaku).
How many strokes does 描 have?
描 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 描 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 描 (sketch, compose, write, draw, paint) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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