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況
On'yomi
キョウ
KYOU
Kun'yomi
まし.て・いわ.んや・おもむき
mashite / iwan'ya / omomuki
condition · situation
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
況=
氵兄
water + 兄
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and elder. State flowing like water.
Symbolism
Situation, moreover, comparison. Represents state.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
状況証拠
じょうきょうしょうこ
circumstantial evidence; circumstantial evidence
Proverbs & Idioms
況んや言わずもがな
いわんやいわずもがな
Not to mention; goes without saying
It is even more obvious; needless to say
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 況 mean in Japanese?
況 means condition, situation.
How do you read 況?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: まし.て、いわ.んや、おもむき (mashite, iwan'ya, omomuki).
How many strokes does 況 have?
況 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 況 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 況 (condition, situation) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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