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村
On'yomi
ソン
SON
Kun'yomi
むら
mura
village · town
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Component Breakdown
村=
木寸
tree + inch
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and measure. Small settlement with trees.
Symbolism
Village, rural area, villager. Represents local community.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Village life
Anime & Manga
ひぐらしのなく頃に
Higurashi When They Cry(2002)
Mystery tragedy occurring in an isolated 'village.'
View on Amazon →Games
おいでよ どうぶつの森
Animal Crossing: Wild World(2005)
Developer: Nintendo
Slow life living in a 'village' where animals live.
View on Amazon →Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
村雨の 露もまだひぬ まきの葉に 霧立ちのぼる 秋の夕暮れ
Poem #87 from Hyakunin Isshu
寂蓮法師Jakuren Hōshi
12th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 村 mean in Japanese?
村 means village, town.
How do you read 村?
On'yomi: ソン (SON). Kun'yomi: むら (mura).
How many strokes does 村 have?
村 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 村 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 村 (village, town) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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