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盲
On'yomi
モウ
MOU
Kun'yomi
めくら
mekura
blind · blind man · ignoramus
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of perish and eye. Eye perishing.
Symbolism
Blind, blind spot, color blindness. Represents blind.
Component Breakdown
盲=
亡目
亡 + eye
Words & Expressions
Words written with 盲
盲目もうもくblind
盲腸もうちょうcecum
盲点もうてんloophole
盲人もうじんblind person
盲導犬もうどうけんguide dog
Four-Character Compounds
無学文盲
むがくもんもう
ignorant and illiterate; uneducated and illiterate; uneducated and illiterate person
無知文盲
むちもんもう
ignorance and illiteracy
盲亀浮木
もうきふぼく
unlikely event; rare occurrence
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 盲 mean in Japanese?
盲 means blind, blind man, ignoramus.
How do you read 盲?
On'yomi: モウ (MOU). Kun'yomi: めくら (mekura).
How many strokes does 盲 have?
盲 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).
Is 盲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
盲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means blind, blind man, ignoramus. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.