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On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
みぞ
mizo

gutter · ditch · sewer · drain · 10**32

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1736
Radicalwater(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

=

water + 冓

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and phonetic. Path of water.

Symbolism

Ditch, gutter, gap. Represents channel.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Quietness of a rainy day

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

溝を埋める

みぞをうめる

To bridge the gap

Eliminating differences or distances

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 溝 mean in Japanese?

溝 means gutter, ditch, sewer, drain, 10**32.

How do you read 溝?

On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: みぞ (mizo).

How many strokes does 溝 have?

溝 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 溝 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 溝 (gutter, ditch, sewer, drain, 10**32) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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