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耶
On'yomi
ヤ・ジャ
YA / JA
Kun'yomi
か
ka
question mark
Details
Strokes9
Radical耳ear(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ear and village. Village ear.
Symbolism
Jesus, question, whether. Represents Jesus.
Component Breakdown
耶=
耳阝
ear + hill
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
有耶無耶
うやむや
indefinite; hazy; vague
Other kanji with the same meaning
“question mark”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 耶 mean in Japanese?
耶 means question mark.
How do you read 耶?
On'yomi: ヤ、ジャ (YA, JA). Kun'yomi: か (ka).
How many strokes does 耶 have?
耶 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 耳 (ear).
Is 耶 a good kanji for a tattoo?
耶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means question mark. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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