漏
leak · escape · time
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'drip through' (屚), depicting water leaking through gaps.
Symbolism
Symbolizes leaking, omission, and exposure of secrets. Represents spilling from containers and revealing hidden things.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of time
Component Breakdown
water + 屚
Words & Expressions
Words written with 漏
Four-Character Compounds
杜撰脱漏
ずさんだつろう
careless (slipshod) and with many omissions
Anime & Manga
大上さん、だだ漏れです。
Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In
A well-known work with 漏 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
藤原乙牟漏
Name contains 漏
Fujiwara no Otomuro was a Japanese noblewoman and empress consort of Japan.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 漏 mean in Japanese?
漏 means leak, escape, time.
How do you read 漏?
On'yomi: ロウ (ROU). Kun'yomi: も.る、も.れる、も.らす (moru, moreru, morasu).
How many strokes does 漏 have?
漏 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 漏 a good kanji for a tattoo?
漏 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means leak, escape, time. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.