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硝
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
nitrate · saltpeter
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stone and resemble. Substance resembling stone.
Symbolism
Glass, nitric acid, gunpowder. Represents saltpeter.
Component Breakdown
硝=
石肖
stone + 肖
Words & Expressions
Words written with 硝
硝酸しょうさんnitric acid
硝煙しょうえんgunpowder smoke
Four-Character Compounds
硝煙弾雨
しょうえんだんう
smoke of powder and hail of bullets; (in) the thick of the raging battle
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 硝 mean in Japanese?
硝 means nitrate, saltpeter.
How do you read 硝?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU).
How many strokes does 硝 have?
硝 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).
Is 硝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
硝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means nitrate, saltpeter. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.