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症
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
symptoms · illness
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
症=
疒正
疒 + 正
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of illness and correct. Disease diagnosed correctly.
Symbolism
Symptom, syndrome, illness. Represents disease condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 症 mean in Japanese?
症 means symptoms, illness.
How do you read 症?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU).
How many strokes does 症 have?
症 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).
Is 症 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 症 (symptoms, illness) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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