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On'yomi
ヨク
YOKU

the following · next

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1070
Radicalfeather(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

feather + stand

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

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?

Yes. 翌 (the following, next) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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