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翌

On'yomi
ヨク
YOKU

the following · next

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1070
Radical羽feather(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'wings' (羽) with 'stand' (立), depicting a bird spreading wings to fly the next day. Means 'following' in temporal sequence.

Symbolism

Symbolizes the next day, future, and new beginnings. Represents the flow of time from today to tomorrow and new possibilities.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Water flowing to low ground

Component Breakdown

翌=
羽立

feather + stand

Words & Expressions

Words written with 翌

翌日よくじつnext day
翌朝よくあさnext morning
翌年よくねんfollowing year
翌週よくしゅうfollowing week
翌月よくげつfollowing month

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 翌 mean in Japanese?

翌 means the following, next.

How do you read 翌?

On'yomi: ヨク (YOKU).

How many strokes does 翌 have?

翌 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 羽 (feather).

Is 翌 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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

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