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Component Breakdown
砂=
石少
stone + 少
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stone and few. Few stones.
Symbolism
Desert, sugar, beach. Represents fine stones.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
白砂青松
はくしゃせいしょう
white sands and green pines; beautiful coastal scenery; white sands and green pines
Proverbs & Idioms
砂上の楼閣
さじょうのろうかく
A castle built on sand
Something without a solid foundation
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
誰をかも 知る人にせむ 高砂の 松も昔の 友ならなくに
Poem #34 from Hyakunin Isshu
藤原興風Fujiwara no Okikaze
10th century和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
高砂の をのへの桜 咲きにけり 外山のかすみ 立たずもあらなむ
Poem #73 from Hyakunin Isshu
前中納言匡房前中納言匡房
UnknownFrequently Asked Questions
What does 砂 mean in Japanese?
砂 means sand.
How do you read 砂?
On'yomi: サ、シャ (SA, SHA). Kun'yomi: すな (suna).
How many strokes does 砂 have?
砂 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).
Is 砂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 砂 (sand) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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