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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
tatami mat · counter for tatami mats · fold · shut up · do away with
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
畳=
田冝
field + 冝
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of field and phonetic. Stacking fields.
Symbolism
Tatami, fold, stack. Represents Japanese floor.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Words & Expressions
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
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?
Yes. 畳 (tatami mat, counter for tatami mats, fold, shut up, do away with) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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