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稿
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
わら・したがき
wara / shitagaki
draft · copy · manuscript · straw
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and tall. Tall grain stalk.
Symbolism
Manuscript, draft, post. Represents writing.
Component Breakdown
稿=
禾高
grain + 高
Words & Expressions
Words written with 稿
投稿とうこうsubmission
稿料こうりょうmanuscript fee
原稿用紙げんこうようしmanuscript paper
Proverbs & Idioms
稿を起こす
こうをおこす
To begin writing a manuscript
Starting to draft a document
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 稿 mean in Japanese?
稿 means draft, copy, manuscript, straw.
How do you read 稿?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: わら、したがき (wara, shitagaki).
How many strokes does 稿 have?
稿 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 稿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
稿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means draft, copy, manuscript, straw. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.