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睦
On'yomi
ボク・モク
BOKU / MOKU
Kun'yomi
むつ.まじい・むつ.む・むつ.ぶ
mutsumajii / mutsumu / mutsubu
intimate · friendly · harmonious
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of eye and phonetic. Eye being friendly.
Symbolism
Friendship, reconciliation, harmonious. Represents friendliness.
Component Breakdown
睦=
目坴
eye + 坴
Words & Expressions
Words written with 睦
親睦しんぼくamity
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WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 睦 mean in Japanese?
睦 means intimate, friendly, harmonious.
How do you read 睦?
On'yomi: ボク、モク (BOKU, MOKU). Kun'yomi: むつ.まじい、むつ.む、むつ.ぶ (mutsumajii, mutsumu, mutsubu).
How many strokes does 睦 have?
睦 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).
Is 睦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
睦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means intimate, friendly, harmonious. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.