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汚
On'yomi
オ
O
Kun'yomi
けが.す・けが.れる・けが.らわしい・よご.す・よご.れる・きたな.い
kegasu / kegareru / kegarawashii / yogosu / yogoreru / kitanai
dirty · pollute · disgrace · rape · defile
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Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Component Breakdown
汚=
氵亐
water + 亐
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Muddy water.
Symbolism
Pollution, dirty, corruption. Represents lack of cleanliness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Removing stains
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
貪官汚吏
たんかんおり
corrupt government official; corrupt government official
汚名返上
おめいへんじょう
clearing one's name; redeeming oneself; restoring one's honor; clearing one's name
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 汚 mean in Japanese?
汚 means dirty, pollute, disgrace, rape, defile.
How do you read 汚?
On'yomi: オ (O). Kun'yomi: けが.す、けが.れる、けが.らわしい、よご.す、よご.れる、きたな.い (kegasu, kegareru, kegarawashii, yogosu, yogoreru, kitanai).
How many strokes does 汚 have?
汚 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 汚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Be careful. 汚 can carry meanings or readings you may not intend. Check the cultural context on this page before committing to a tattoo.