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翁
On'yomi
オウ
OU
Kun'yomi
おきな
okina
venerable old man
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of feather and public. Old man with white hair.
Symbolism
Old man, elder, sage. Represents respected elderly person.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Wisdom of the elder
Component Breakdown
翁=
公羽
公 + feather
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
翁の教え
おきなのおしえ
The wisdom of the elder; Teachings from an experienced person
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 翁 mean in Japanese?
翁 means venerable old man.
How do you read 翁?
On'yomi: オウ (OU). Kun'yomi: おきな (okina).
How many strokes does 翁 have?
翁 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 羽 (feather).
Is 翁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
翁 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means venerable old man. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.