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Component Breakdown
滝=
氵竜
water + 竜
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and dragon. Water like dragon.
Symbolism
Waterfall, cascade, fall. Represents waterfall.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of water
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
滝のように汗
たきのようにあせ
Sweating like a waterfall
Perspiring profusely
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
滝の音は 絶えて久しく なりぬれど 名こそ流れて なほ聞こえけれ
Poem #55 from Hyakunin Isshu
大納言公任Dainagon Kintō
11th century和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
瀬をはやみ 岩にせかるる 滝川の われても末に あはむとぞ思ふ
Poem #77 from Hyakunin Isshu
崇徳院崇徳院
UnknownFrequently Asked Questions
What does 滝 mean in Japanese?
滝 means waterfall, rapids, cascade.
How do you read 滝?
On'yomi: ロウ、ソウ (ROU, SOU). Kun'yomi: たき (taki).
How many strokes does 滝 have?
滝 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 滝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 滝 (waterfall, rapids, cascade) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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