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肪
On'yomi
ボウ
BOU
obese · fat
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and direction. Direction flesh.
Symbolism
Fat, subcutaneous fat, obesity. Represents fat.
Component Breakdown
肪=
月方
moon + 方
Words & Expressions
Words written with 肪
脂肪しぼうsuet
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 肪 mean in Japanese?
肪 means obese, fat.
How do you read 肪?
On'yomi: ボウ (BOU).
How many strokes does 肪 have?
肪 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 肪 a good kanji for a tattoo?
肪 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means obese, fat. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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