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胴

On'yomi
ドウ
DOU

trunk · torso · hull (ship) · hub of wheel

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1904
Radical肉meat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and same. Same flesh.

Symbolism

Torso, trunk, body. Represents torso.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Running through

Component Breakdown

胴=
月同

moon + 同

Words & Expressions

Words written with 胴

胴上げどうあげtossing into the air

Similar Kanji

能10胸10脅10脈10脂10脇10脊10脳11

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 胴 mean in Japanese?

胴 means trunk, torso, hull (ship), hub of wheel.

How do you read 胴?

On'yomi: ドウ (DOU).

How many strokes does 胴 have?

胴 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).

Is 胴 a good kanji for a tattoo?

胴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means trunk, torso, hull (ship), hub of wheel. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.