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盟
On'yomi
メイ
MEI
alliance · oath
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bright and dish. Bright dish.
Symbolism
Alliance, league, pact. Represents alliance.
Component Breakdown
盟=
明皿
明 + 皿
Words & Expressions
Words written with 盟
Four-Character Compounds
同盟罷業
どうめいひぎょう
strike
盟神探湯
めいしんたんとう
trial by hot water; putting a person's hand in boiling water to determine their guilt or innocence (with the belief that the innocent would not be scalded)
Anime & Manga
灰羽連盟
Haibane Renmei
A well-known work with 盟 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 盟 mean in Japanese?
盟 means alliance, oath.
How do you read 盟?
On'yomi: メイ (MEI).
How many strokes does 盟 have?
盟 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 皿 (dish).
Is 盟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
盟 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means alliance, oath. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.