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沃
On'yomi
ヨウ・ヨク・オク
YOU / YOKU / OKU
Kun'yomi
そそ.ぐ
sosogu
fertility
Details
Strokes7
Radical水water(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'young' (夭), depicting land made young and fertile by water. Indicates rich, nourishing soil.
Symbolism
Symbolizes fertility, abundance, and productivity. Represents blessed agricultural land and the prosperity it yields.
Component Breakdown
沃=
氵夭
water + 夭
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
沃野千里
よくやせんり
vast expanse of fertile land
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 沃 mean in Japanese?
沃 means fertility.
How do you read 沃?
On'yomi: ヨウ、ヨク、オク (YOU, YOKU, OKU). Kun'yomi: そそ.ぐ (sosogu).
How many strokes does 沃 have?
沃 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 沃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
沃 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fertility. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.