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耕
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
たがや.す
tagayasu
till · plow · cultivate
Details
Strokes10
Frequency#1568
Radical耒plow(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of plow and well. Plowing field.
Symbolism
Cultivation, farming, plow. Represents tilling.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
耕=
耒井
耒 + 井
Words & Expressions
Words written with 耕
耕すたがやすplow
耕地こうちfazenda
Four-Character Compounds
晴耕雨読
せいこううどく
working in the field in fine weather and reading at home in rainy weather; living in quiet retirement dividing time between work and intellectual pursuits
Proverbs & Idioms
耕すものは収穫あり
たがやすものはしゅうかくあり
Those who plow will harvest
Hard work brings rewards
Related Figures & Stories
Other kanji with the same meaning
“cultivate”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 耕 mean in Japanese?
耕 means till, plow, cultivate.
How do you read 耕?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: たがや.す (tagayasu).
How many strokes does 耕 have?
耕 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 耒 (plow).
Is 耕 a good kanji for a tattoo?
耕 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means till, plow, cultivate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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