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On'yomi
ドウ
DOU
Kun'yomi
ほら
hora

den · cave · excavation

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1618
Radicalwater(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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water + 同

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and same. Same water cave.

Symbolism

Cave, insight, hollow. Represents cave.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 洞 mean in Japanese?

洞 means den, cave, excavation.

How do you read 洞?

On'yomi: ドウ (DOU). Kun'yomi: ほら (hora).

How many strokes does 洞 have?

洞 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 洞 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 洞 (den, cave, excavation) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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