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Description
Ocean - water as wide as a flock spread out. The open sea, and by extension the West.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and sheep. Vast ocean.
Symbolism
Western style, ocean, the West. Represents foreign and vastness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Looking out at the ocean
Component Breakdown
water + sheep
Words & Expressions
Words written with 洋
Four-Character Compounds
和魂洋才
わこんようさい
Japanese spirit with Western learning
和洋折衷
わようせっちゅう
blending of Japanese and Western styles
前途洋々
ぜんとようよう
with a rosy future; offering promising prospects
Related Figures & Stories
吉田東洋
Name contains 洋
Yoshida Tōyō was a Japanese samurai and Karō from Tosa Domain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 洋 mean in Japanese?
洋 means ocean, sea, foreign, Western style. Ocean - water as wide as a flock spread out. The open sea, and by extension the West.
How do you read 洋?
On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU).
How many strokes does 洋 have?
洋 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 洋 a good kanji for a tattoo?
洋 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ocean, sea, foreign, Western style. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.