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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and fish. Catching fish in water.
Symbolism
Fishing, fisherman, catch. Represents catching fish.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Fish swimming
Component Breakdown
漁=
氵魚
water + fish
Words & Expressions
Words written with 漁
Four-Character Compounds
漁夫の利
ぎょふのり
The fisherman's profit; A third party benefits while two others fight
Related Figures & Stories
月岡耕漁
Name contains 漁
Kōgyo Tsukioka , sometimes called Kōgyo Sakamaki , was a Japanese artist of the Meiji era.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 漁 mean in Japanese?
漁 means fishing, fishery.
How do you read 漁?
On'yomi: ギョ、リョウ (GYO, RYOU). Kun'yomi: あさ.る (asaru).
How many strokes does 漁 have?
漁 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 漁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
漁 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fishing, fishery. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.