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On'yomi
トウ・ト・ドウ・ショウ・チョウ
TOU / TO / DOU / SHOU / CHOU
Kun'yomi
のぼ.る・あ.がる
noboru / agaru

ascend · climb up

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#566
Radicalfootsteps(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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癶 + 豆

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of separate and bean. Climbing bean.

Symbolism

Climb, registration, appearance. Represents climbing.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

羽化登仙

うかとうせん

a sense of release (as if one had wings and were riding on air); a sense of release (as if one had wings and were riding on air)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 登 mean in Japanese?

登 means ascend, climb up.

How do you read 登?

On'yomi: トウ、ト、ドウ、ショウ、チョウ (TOU, TO, DOU, SHOU, CHOU). Kun'yomi: のぼ.る、あ.がる (noboru, agaru).

How many strokes does 登 have?

登 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 癶 (footsteps).

Is 登 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 登 (ascend, climb up) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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