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於

On'yomi
オ・ヨ
O / YO
Kun'yomi
おい.て・お.ける・ああ・より
oite / okeru / aa / yori

at · in · on · as for

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#2113
Radical方square(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of direction and at. Indicating location.

Symbolism

Place, at, archaic. Represents literary location expression.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Flow of water

Component Breakdown

於=
方仒

方 + 仒

Words & Expressions

Words written with 於

に於いてにおいてin the name of

Four-Character Compounds

於いては

おいては

With regard to; Concerning or in relation to

Related Figures & Stories

於大の方

Odai no kata1528–1602

Name contains 於

Odai no Kata , also known as Dai, Daishi, and Denzûin, was a Japanese noble lady from the Sengoku period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 於 mean in Japanese?

於 means at, in, on, as for.

How do you read 於?

On'yomi: オ、ヨ (O, YO). Kun'yomi: おい.て、お.ける、ああ、より (oite, okeru, aa, yori).

How many strokes does 於 have?

於 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 方 (square).

Is 於 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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

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