浪
wandering · waves · billows · reckless · unrestrained
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'spread' (良), representing water spreading into large undulating waves.
Symbolism
Symbolizes waves, wandering, and waste. Represents large ocean waves and a drifting, unsettled life.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
water + 良
Words & Expressions
Anime & Manga
とんでもスキルで異世界放浪メシ
Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill
A well-known work with 浪 in its Japanese title.
るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-
Rurouni Kenshin
A well-known work with 浪 in its Japanese title.
るろうに剣心―明治剣客浪漫譚―追憶編
Rurouni Kenshin OVA: Trust & Betrayal (Tsuioku-hen)
A well-known work with 浪 in its Japanese title.
メイドインアビス 放浪する黄昏
Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight
A well-known work with 浪 in its Japanese title.
放浪息子
Wandering Son
A well-known work with 浪 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
笠松紫浪
Name contains 浪
Shiro Kasamatsu was a Japanese engraver and print maker trained in the Shin-Hanga and Sōsaku-Hanga styles of woodblock printing.
Wikipedia境川浪右衛門
Name contains 浪
Sakaigawa Namiemon was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Katsushika District, Shimōsa Province.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 浪 mean in Japanese?
浪 means wandering, waves, billows, reckless, unrestrained.
How do you read 浪?
On'yomi: ロウ (ROU).
How many strokes does 浪 have?
浪 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 浪 a good kanji for a tattoo?
浪 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means wandering, waves, billows, reckless, unrestrained. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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