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腫
On'yomi
シュ・ショウ
SHU / SHOU
Kun'yomi
は.れる・は.れ・は.らす・はれもの
hareru / hare / harasu / haremono
tumor · swelling
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Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and heavy. Flesh swelling heavily.
Symbolism
Tumor, swelling, puffiness. Represents swelling.
Component Breakdown
腫=
月重
moon + 重
Words & Expressions
Words written with 腫
腫れるはれるbecome swollen
Proverbs & Idioms
腫れ物に触るよう
はれものにさわるよう
Like touching a boil
Handling something with excessive caution
Other kanji with the same meaning
“tumor”
“swelling”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 腫 mean in Japanese?
腫 means tumor, swelling.
How do you read 腫?
On'yomi: シュ、ショウ (SHU, SHOU). Kun'yomi: は.れる、は.れ、は.らす、はれもの (hareru, hare, harasu, haremono).
How many strokes does 腫 have?
腫 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 腫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
腫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tumor, swelling. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.