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昂
On'yomi
コウ・ゴウ
KOU / GOU
Kun'yomi
あ.がる・たか.い・たか.ぶる
agaru / takai / takaburu
rise
Details
Strokes8
Radical日sun(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and high. Sun rising high.
Symbolism
Rise, uplift, heighten. Represents rising.
Component Breakdown
昂=
日卬
sun + 卬
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
意気軒昂
いきけんこう
in high spirits; elated
Proverbs & Idioms
昂然と胸を張る
こうぜんとむねをはる
To stand tall with pride
Being confident and dignified
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 昂 mean in Japanese?
昂 means rise.
How do you read 昂?
On'yomi: コウ、ゴウ (KOU, GOU). Kun'yomi: あ.がる、たか.い、たか.ぶる (agaru, takai, takaburu).
How many strokes does 昂 have?
昂 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 昂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
昂 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means rise. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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