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欧
On'yomi
オウ
OU
Kun'yomi
うた.う・は.く
utau / haku
Europe
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Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of district and lack. Action of spitting out.
Symbolism
Europe, Western, European. Represents Western culture.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Traveling through Europe
Component Breakdown
欧=
区欠
区 + yawn
Words & Expressions
Words written with 欧
欧州おうしゅうeurope
北欧ほくおうscandinavia
中欧ちゅうおうcentral europe
東欧とうおうeastern europe
西欧せいおうwestern europe
訪欧ほうおうvisit to europe
Proverbs & Idioms
欧米に追いつけ追い越せ
おうべいにおいつけおいこせ
Catch up and surpass the West
The drive to equal and exceed Western nations
Related Figures & Stories
欧陽予倩
Name contains 欧
Ouyang Yuqian was a Chinese playwright, Peking opera actor and writer, film screenwriter and director, and drama educator.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 欧 mean in Japanese?
欧 means Europe.
How do you read 欧?
On'yomi: オウ (OU). Kun'yomi: うた.う、は.く (utau, haku).
How many strokes does 欧 have?
欧 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 欠 (lack).
Is 欧 a good kanji for a tattoo?
欧 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means Europe. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.