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網
On'yomi
モウ
MOU
Kun'yomi
あみ
ami
netting · network
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Component Breakdown
網=
糹罔
thread + 罔
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and net. Thread net.
Symbolism
Net, mesh, fishing net. Represents net.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Working diligently
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一網打尽
いちもうだじん
round-up (e.g. of criminals); wholesale arrest; catching the whole herd with one throw; round-up (e.g. of criminals)
天網恢々
てんもうかいかい
heaven's vengeance is slow but sure; heaven's net is wide and coarse, yet nothing slips through; heaven's vengeance is slow but sure
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
朝ぼらけ 宇治の川霧 たえだえに あらはれわたる 瀬々の網代木
Poem #64 from Hyakunin Isshu
権中納言定頼Gon-Chūnagon Sadayori
11th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 網 mean in Japanese?
網 means netting, network.
How do you read 網?
On'yomi: モウ (MOU). Kun'yomi: あみ (ami).
How many strokes does 網 have?
網 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 網 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 網 (netting, network) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.