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洞
On'yomi
ドウ
DOU
Kun'yomi
ほら
hora
den · cave · excavation
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Component Breakdown
洞=
氵同
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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