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瘍
On'yomi
ヨウ
YOU
Kun'yomi
かさ
kasa
swelling · boil · tumor
Details
Strokes14
Radical疒sickness(5)
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'illness' (疒) with 'wound' (昜), a medical term for skin sores and swellings.
Symbolism
A medical term for wounds, tumors, and lesions. A technical character indicating physical abnormalities.
Component Breakdown
瘍=
疒昜
疒 + 昜
Words & Expressions
Words written with 瘍
Other kanji with the same meaning
“swelling”
“tumor”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 瘍 mean in Japanese?
瘍 means swelling, boil, tumor.
How do you read 瘍?
On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU). Kun'yomi: かさ (kasa).
How many strokes does 瘍 have?
瘍 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).
Is 瘍 a good kanji for a tattoo?
瘍 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means swelling, boil, tumor. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.