洞
den · cave · excavation
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and same. Same water cave.
Symbolism
Cave, insight, hollow. Represents cave.
Component Breakdown
water + 同
Words & Expressions
Words written with 洞
Anime & Manga
空の境界 伽藍の洞
the Garden of sinners Chapter 4: garan-no-dou. (The Hollow Shrine)
A well-known work with 洞 in its Japanese title.
洞窟王からはじめる楽園ライフ ～万能の採掘スキルで最強に!?～
A Cave King’s Road to Paradise: Climbing to the Top with My Almighty Mining Skills!
A well-known work with 洞 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
洞院佶子
Name contains 洞
Fujiwara no Saneko , also known as Kyogoku-in , was Empress of Japan as the consort of Emperor Kameyama.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
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?
洞 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means den, cave, excavation. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.