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某
On'yomi
ボウ
BOU
Kun'yomi
それがし・なにがし
soregashi / nanigashi
so-and-so · one · a certain · that person
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sweet and tree. Sweet tree certain.
Symbolism
Certain, Mr. So-and-so, unspecified. Represents certain.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Building wealth
Component Breakdown
某=
甘木
甘 + tree
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 某 mean in Japanese?
某 means so-and-so, one, a certain, that person.
How do you read 某?
On'yomi: ボウ (BOU). Kun'yomi: それがし、なにがし (soregashi, nanigashi).
How many strokes does 某 have?
某 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 某 a good kanji for a tattoo?
某 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means so-and-so, one, a certain, that person. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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