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痘
On'yomi
トウ
TOU
pox · smallpox
Details
Strokes12
Radical疒sickness(5)
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of illness and bean. Disease like bean.
Symbolism
Smallpox, chickenpox, pockmark. Represents pox.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Small joy
Component Breakdown
痘=
疒豆
疒 + 豆
Words & Expressions
Words written with 痘
種痘しゅとうsmallpox vaccination
天然痘てんねんとうvariola
Proverbs & Idioms
痘痕も笑窪
あばたもえくぼ
Even pockmarks look like dimples
Love is blind to faults
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 痘 mean in Japanese?
痘 means pox, smallpox.
How do you read 痘?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU).
How many strokes does 痘 have?
痘 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).
Is 痘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
痘 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pox, smallpox. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.