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肖
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
あやか.る
ayakaru
resemblance
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of small and flesh. Small flesh.
Symbolism
Portrait, resemble, imitation. Represents resemblance.
Component Breakdown
肖=
⺌月
⺌ + moon
Words & Expressions
Words written with 肖
不肖ふしょうunworthy
Proverbs & Idioms
肖像画のように動かない
しょうぞうがのようにうごかない
As still as a portrait
Completely motionless and still
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 肖 mean in Japanese?
肖 means resemblance.
How do you read 肖?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: あやか.る (ayakaru).
How many strokes does 肖 have?
肖 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 肖 a good kanji for a tattoo?
肖 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means resemblance. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.