東
east
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Sun rising through trees. The sun rises from the east.
Symbolism
East, beginning, hope. Represents spring and wood in Five Elements.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 東
Four-Character Compounds
古今東西
ここんとうざい
all times and places; all ages and countries
東西南北
とうざいなんぼく
east, west, south and north
東奔西走
とうほんせいそう
busying oneself about (something); being on the move; bestirring oneself
馬耳東風
ばじとうふう
utter indifference; talking to the wall; praying to deaf ears
東夷西戎
とういせいじゅう
barbarians to the east and to the west (from the perspective of old China)
東西古今
とうざいここん
all times and places; everywhen and everywhere
Poetry
菜の花や月は東に日は西に
Rape blossoms — the moon in the east, the sun in the west.
Anime & Manga
東京喰種 トーキョーグール
Tokyo Ghoul
A well-known work with 東 in its Japanese title.
東京リベンジャーズ
Tokyo Revengers
A well-known work with 東 in its Japanese title.
東京喰種[トーキョーグール]√A
Tokyo Ghoul √A
A well-known work with 東 in its Japanese title.
東京卍リベンジャーズ
Tokyo Revengers
A well-known work with 東 in its Japanese title.
東のエデン
Eden of the East
A well-known work with 東 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 東 mean in Japanese?
東 means east.
How do you read 東?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: ひがし (higashi).
How many strokes does 東 have?
東 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 東 a good kanji for a tattoo?
東 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means east. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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