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耗
On'yomi
モウ・コウ
MOU / KOU
decrease
Details
Strokes10
Radical耒plow(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of plow and hair. Plow hair.
Symbolism
Consumption, wear, exhaustion. Represents consuming.
Component Breakdown
耗=
耒毛
耒 + 毛
Words & Expressions
Words written with 耗
消耗しょうもうusing up
消耗品しょうもうひんconsumable goods
心神耗弱しんしんこうじゃくdiminished capacity
Four-Character Compounds
心神耗弱
しんしんこうじゃく
diminished capacity; diminished responsibility; legally unaccountable (e.g. due to mental illness, drugs, alcohol, etc.)
Other kanji with the same meaning
“decrease”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 耗 mean in Japanese?
耗 means decrease.
How do you read 耗?
On'yomi: モウ、コウ (MOU, KOU).
How many strokes does 耗 have?
耗 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 耒 (plow).
Is 耗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
耗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means decrease. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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