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On'yomi
タイ
TAI

womb · uterus

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1861
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

=

moon + 台

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and platform. Platform of flesh.

Symbolism

Fetus, womb, conception. Represents womb.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

受胎告知

じゅたいこくち

Annunciation; Annunciation

換骨奪胎

かんこつだったい

adaptation (of a poem, novel, etc.); recasting; rewriting; adaptation (of a poem, novel, etc.)

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?

Yes. 胎 (womb, uterus) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.