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礁

On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU

reef · sunken rock

nature

Details

Strokes17
Frequency#1977
Radical石stone(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes17

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of stone and scorch. Rock like scorched stone.

Symbolism

Coral reef, reef, hidden rock. Represents sea rock.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Sunlight

Component Breakdown

礁=
石焦

stone + 焦

Words & Expressions

Words written with 礁

岩礁がんしょうreef
環礁かんしょうatoll
暗礁あんしょうsunken rock

Proverbs & Idioms

暗礁に乗り上げる

あんしょうにのりあげる

To run aground on a reef

To hit an obstacle and become stuck

Similar Kanji

磯17礎18磨16確15磁14碑14碧14碩14

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 礁 mean in Japanese?

礁 means reef, sunken rock.

How do you read 礁?

On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU).

How many strokes does 礁 have?

礁 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).

Is 礁 a good kanji for a tattoo?

礁 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means reef, sunken rock. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.