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料

On'yomi
リョウ
RYOU

fee · materials

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#295
Radical斗dipper(4)

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of rice and measure. Measuring rice.

Symbolism

Fee, material, cooking. Represents materials and cost.

Component Breakdown

料=
米斗

rice + 斗

Words & Expressions

Words written with 料

飼料しりょうfeed
塗料とりょうpaint
材料ざいりょうmaterials
料理人りょうりにんcook
料理屋りょうりやrestaurant

Anime & Manga

狼と香辛料

Spice and Wolf

Anime

A well-known work with 料 in its Japanese title.

狼と香辛料II

Spice and Wolf II

Anime

A well-known work with 料 in its Japanese title.

異世界料理道

Cooking with Wild Game

Manga

A well-known work with 料 in its Japanese title.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 料 mean in Japanese?

料 means fee, materials.

How do you read 料?

On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU).

How many strokes does 料 have?

料 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 斗 (dipper).

Is 料 a good kanji for a tattoo?

料 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fee, materials. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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