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Description
Cloudy - the sun with cloud over it. Overcast weather, and a face that has clouded over.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and cloud. Sun clouded.
Symbolism
Cloudy, overcast, cloud. Represents cloudy.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sky with flowing clouds
Component Breakdown
sun + 雲
Words & Expressions
Words written with 曇
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
Anime & Manga
北北西に曇と往け
Go with the Clouds, North-by-Northwest
A well-known work with 曇 in its Japanese title.
曇天に笑う
Laughing Under the Clouds
A well-known work with 曇 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 曇 mean in Japanese?
曇 means cloudy weather, cloud up. Cloudy - the sun with cloud over it. Overcast weather, and a face that has clouded over.
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?
曇 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cloudy weather, cloud up. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.