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瞳
On'yomi
ドウ・トウ
DOU / TOU
Kun'yomi
ひとみ
hitomi
pupil (of eye)
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of eye and child. Child's eye.
Symbolism
Pupil, eye, pupil of eye. Represents pupil.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Experiencing pupil (of eye)
Component Breakdown
瞳=
目童
eye + 童
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
瞳を輝かせる
ひとみをかがやかせる
Eyes sparkling
Eyes shining with excitement
Anime & Manga
瞳ちゃんは人見知り
Hitomi-chan is Shy With Strangers
A well-known work with 瞳 in its Japanese title.
濁る瞳で何を願う ハイセルク戦記
Nigoru Hitomi de Nani wo Negau: Highserk Senki
A well-known work with 瞳 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 瞳 mean in Japanese?
瞳 means pupil (of eye).
How do you read 瞳?
On'yomi: ドウ、トウ (DOU, TOU). Kun'yomi: ひとみ (hitomi).
How many strokes does 瞳 have?
瞳 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).
Is 瞳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
瞳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pupil (of eye). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.