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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and fontanel. Flesh of head.
Symbolism
Brain, mind, cerebral. Represents brain.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Quietness of a rainy day
Words & Expressions
Words written with 脳
Four-Character Compounds
頭脳明晰
ずのうめいせき
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
Proverbs & Idioms
脳裏に焼き付く
のうりにやきつく
Burned into the brain
Deeply etched in memory
Anime & Manga
かぐや様は告らせたい～天才たちの恋愛頭脳戦～
Kaguya-sama: Love is War
A well-known work with 脳 in its Japanese title.
俺の脳内選択肢が、学園ラブコメを全力で邪魔している
My Mental Choices Are Completely Interfering With My School Romantic Comedy
A well-known work with 脳 in its Japanese title.
電脳コイル
Den-noh Coil
A well-known work with 脳 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 脳 mean in Japanese?
脳 means brain, memory.
How do you read 脳?
On'yomi: ノウ、ドウ (NOU, DOU). Kun'yomi: のうずる (nouzuru).
How many strokes does 脳 have?
脳 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 脳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
脳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means brain, memory. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.