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On'yomi
ドン
DON
Kun'yomi
くも.る
kumoru

cloudy weather · cloud up

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#1899
Radicalsun(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

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sun + 雲

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of sun and cloud. Sun clouded.

Symbolism

Cloudy, overcast, cloud. Represents cloudy.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Sky with flowing clouds

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

曇り時々晴れ

くもりときどきはれ

Cloudy with occasional clearing

An unstable situation with moments of hope

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 曇 mean in Japanese?

曇 means cloudy weather, cloud up.

How do you read 曇?

On'yomi: ドン (DON). Kun'yomi: くも.る (kumoru).

How many strokes does 曇 have?

曇 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).

Is 曇 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 曇 (cloudy weather, cloud up) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.