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縫
On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
Kun'yomi
ぬ.う
nuu
sew · stitch · embroider
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and meet. Sewing thread.
Symbolism
Sew, tailoring, needlework. Represents sewing.
Component Breakdown
縫=
糹逢
thread + 逢
Words & Expressions
Words written with 縫
縫うぬうsew
裁縫さいほうsewing
縫い目ぬいめseam
Four-Character Compounds
天衣無縫
てんいむほう
perfect beauty with no trace of artifice; flawless
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 縫 mean in Japanese?
縫 means sew, stitch, embroider.
How do you read 縫?
On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: ぬ.う (nuu).
How many strokes does 縫 have?
縫 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 縫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
縫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sew, stitch, embroider. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.