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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
Component Breakdown
溝=
氵冓
water + 冓
Words & Expressions
Words written with 溝
海溝かいこうoceanic trench
Proverbs & Idioms
溝を埋める
みぞをうめる
To bridge the gap
Eliminating differences or distances
Other kanji with the same meaning
“ditch”
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?
溝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means gutter, ditch, sewer, drain, 10**32. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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