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腸
On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
はらわた・わた
harawata / wata
intestines · guts · bowels · viscera
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
腸=
月昜
moon + 昜
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and phonetic. Flesh intestine.
Symbolism
Large intestine, small intestine, organ. Represents intestine.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a bow
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
鉄心石腸
てっしんせきちょう
will of iron; will of iron
Proverbs & Idioms
断腸の思い
だんちょうのおもい
As if one's intestines were cut
Extreme anguish
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 腸 mean in Japanese?
腸 means intestines, guts, bowels, viscera.
How do you read 腸?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: はらわた、わた (harawata, wata).
How many strokes does 腸 have?
腸 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 腸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 腸 (intestines, guts, bowels, viscera) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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