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胎
On'yomi
タイ
TAI
womb · uterus
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and platform. Platform of flesh.
Symbolism
Fetus, womb, conception. Represents womb.
Component Breakdown
胎=
月台
moon + 台
Words & Expressions
Words written with 胎
胎児たいじfetus
堕胎だたいfeticide
胎盤たいばんplacenta
胎動たいどうstirrings
Four-Character Compounds
受胎告知
じゅたいこくち
Annunciation
換骨奪胎
かんこつだったい
adaptation (of a poem, novel, etc.); recasting; rewriting
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 胎 mean in Japanese?
胎 means womb, uterus.
How do you read 胎?
On'yomi: タイ (TAI).
How many strokes does 胎 have?
胎 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 胎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
胎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means womb, uterus. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.