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瓦
On'yomi
ガ
GA
Kun'yomi
かわら・ぐらむ
kawara / guramu
tile · gram
Details
Strokes5
Frequency#1850
Radical瓦tile(5)
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of roof tile.
Symbolism
Tile roof, pottery, collapse. Represents roofing material.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 瓦
煉瓦れんがbrick
瓦礫がれきdebris
瓦斯ガスgas range
尼加拉瓦ニカラグアnicaragua
Four-Character Compounds
土崩瓦解
どほうがかい
complete collapse; (something) going to pieces (breaking up beyond repair)
瓦と玉石
かわらとぎょくせき
Tiles and gems together; A mix of worthless and valuable things
Similar Kanji
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 瓦 mean in Japanese?
瓦 means tile, gram.
How do you read 瓦?
On'yomi: ガ (GA). Kun'yomi: かわら、ぐらむ (kawara, guramu).
How many strokes does 瓦 have?
瓦 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 瓦 (tile).
Is 瓦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
瓦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tile, gram. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.