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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of say and east. Saying east.
Symbolism
Legal profession, sergeant, comrade. Represents comrade.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
one + 曲 + sun
Words & Expressions
Words written with 曹
Proverbs & Idioms
曹操の如く
そうそうのごとく
Like Cao Cao
Being skilled in strategy like the hero
Related Figures & Stories
曹操
Name contains 曹
Cao Cao , courtesy name Mengde, was a Chinese statesman, warlord, and poet who rose to power during the end of the Han dynasty , ultimately taking…
Wikipedia曹洪
Name contains 曹
Cao Hong , courtesy name Zilian, was a Chinese military general of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 曹 mean in Japanese?
曹 means office, official, comrade, fellow.
How do you read 曹?
On'yomi: ソウ、ゾウ (SOU, ZOU).
How many strokes does 曹 have?
曹 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 曰 (say).
Is 曹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
曹 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means office, official, comrade, fellow. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.