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瑚

On'yomi
コ・ゴ
KO / GO

ancestral offering receptacle · coral

Details

Strokes13
Radical玉jade(5)

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Strokes13

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of jade and barbarian. Jade of Hu.

Symbolism

Coral, coral reef, jewel. Represents sea jewel.

Component Breakdown

瑚=
王胡

king + 胡

Words & Expressions

Words written with 瑚

珊瑚さんごcoral

Proverbs & Idioms

珊瑚の如し

さんごのごとし

Like coral

Something beautiful and precious

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 瑚 mean in Japanese?

瑚 means ancestral offering receptacle, coral.

How do you read 瑚?

On'yomi: コ、ゴ (KO, GO).

How many strokes does 瑚 have?

瑚 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).

Is 瑚 a good kanji for a tattoo?

瑚 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ancestral offering receptacle, coral. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.