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欧
On'yomi
オウ
OU
Kun'yomi
うた.う・は.く
utau / haku
Europe
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
欧=
区欠
区 + yawn
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
Words & Expressions
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
Frequently 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?
Yes. 欧 (Europe) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.