畳
tatami mat · counter for tatami mats · fold · shut up · do away with
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of field and phonetic. Stacking fields.
Symbolism
Tatami, fold, stack. Represents Japanese floor.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
field + 冝
Words & Expressions
Words written with 畳
Proverbs & Idioms
畳の上の水練
たたみのうえのすいれん
Swimming practice on tatami
Theory without practice
Anime & Manga
四畳半神話大系
The Tatami Galaxy
A well-known work with 畳 in its Japanese title.
六畳間の侵略者!?
Invaders of the Rokujoma!?
A well-known work with 畳 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 畳 mean in Japanese?
畳 means tatami mat, counter for tatami mats, fold, shut up, do away with.
How do you read 畳?
On'yomi: ジョウ、チョウ (JOU, CHOU). Kun'yomi: たた.む、たたみ、かさ.なる (tatamu, tatami, kasanaru).
How many strokes does 畳 have?
畳 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
Is 畳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
畳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tatami mat, counter for tatami mats, fold, shut up, do away with. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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