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紘

On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
おおづな・つな・つなぐ
oozuna / tsuna / tsunagu

large

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1685
Radical糸silk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and phonetic. Spreading thread.

Symbolism

Vast, wide, world. Represents expanse.

Component Breakdown

紘=
糹厷

thread + 厷

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

八紘一宇

はっこういちう

universal brotherhood; all eight corners of the world under one roof

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 紘 mean in Japanese?

紘 means large.

How do you read 紘?

On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: おおづな、つな、つなぐ (oozuna, tsuna, tsunagu).

How many strokes does 紘 have?

紘 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).

Is 紘 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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

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