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泡
On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
Kun'yomi
あわ
awa
bubbles · foam · suds · froth
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and wrap. Water bubble.
Symbolism
Bubble, foam, froth. Represents bubble.
Component Breakdown
泡=
氵包
water + 包
Words & Expressions
Words written with 泡
水泡すいほうfoam
発泡はっぽうfoaming
発泡スチロールはっぽうスチロールstyrofoam
Four-Character Compounds
泡沫夢幻
ほうまつむげん
transient; ephemeral; fleeting
夢幻泡沫
むげんほうまつ
transient; ephemeral; fleeting
夢幻泡影
むげんほうよう
a dream, an illusion, a bubble, a shadow (metaphor for the transience of life)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 泡 mean in Japanese?
泡 means bubbles, foam, suds, froth.
How do you read 泡?
On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: あわ (awa).
How many strokes does 泡 have?
泡 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 泡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
泡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bubbles, foam, suds, froth. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.