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秒
On'yomi
ビョウ
BYOU
second (1/60 minute)
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and few. Few grain.
Symbolism
Second, per second, second hand. Represents second.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Experiencing second (1/60 minute)
Component Breakdown
秒=
禾少
grain + 少
Words & Expressions
Words written with 秒
秒速びょうそくfew seconds
秒読みびょうよみcountdown
Anime & Manga
秒速５センチメートル
5 Centimeters per Second
A well-known work with 秒 in its Japanese title.
出会って5秒でバトル
Battle Game in 5 Seconds
A well-known work with 秒 in its Japanese title.
秒速5センチメートル
5 Centimeters Per Second
A well-known work with 秒 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 秒 mean in Japanese?
秒 means second (1/60 minute).
How do you read 秒?
On'yomi: ビョウ (BYOU).
How many strokes does 秒 have?
秒 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 秒 a good kanji for a tattoo?
秒 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means second (1/60 minute). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.