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爽
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
あき.らか・さわ.やか・たがう
akiraka / sawayaka / tagau
refreshing · bracing · resonant · sweet · clear
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#2333
Radical爻double X(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
爽=
大㸚
big + 㸚
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of big and phonetic. Big and refreshing.
Symbolism
Refreshing, pleasant, cool. Represents freshness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
英姿颯爽
えいしさっそう
cutting a fine (dashing, gallant, noble) figure; cutting a fine (dashing, gallant, noble) figure
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 爽 mean in Japanese?
爽 means refreshing, bracing, resonant, sweet, clear.
How do you read 爽?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: あき.らか、さわ.やか、たがう (akiraka, sawayaka, tagau).
How many strokes does 爽 have?
爽 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 爻 (double X).
Is 爽 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 爽 (refreshing, bracing, resonant, sweet, clear) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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