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Cultural Context
Words & Expressions
Words written with 烏
Four-Character Compounds
八咫烏
やたがらす
Three-legged crow; divine messenger
烏有
うゆう
Nothing; non-existence
烏合の衆
うごうのしゅう
Disorganized mob; rabble
烏帽子
えぼし
Traditional court cap
Anime & Manga
ハイキュー!! 烏野高校 VS 白鳥沢学園高校
HAIKYU!! 3rd Season
A well-known work with 烏 in its Japanese title.
後宮の烏
Raven of the Inner Palace
A well-known work with 烏 in its Japanese title.
烏ヶ丘 Don't be shy!!
Crow Hill: Don’t Be Shy!!
A well-known work with 烏 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
神武天皇
(じんむてんのう)Led from Kumano into Yamato by Yatagarasu, the eight-span crow
The first emperor in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Lost in the mountains, he was guided by a great crow sent from heaven — the same bird on the crest of the Japan Football Association.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 烏 mean in Japanese?
烏 means crow, raven.
How do you read 烏?
On'yomi: ウ (U). Kun'yomi: からす (karasu).
How many strokes does 烏 have?
烏 has 10 strokes.
Is 烏 a good kanji for a tattoo?
烏 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means crow, raven. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.