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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
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and phonetic. Flesh intestine.
Symbolism
Large intestine, small intestine, organ. Represents intestine.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a bow
Component Breakdown
腸=
月昜
moon + 昜
Words & Expressions
Words written with 腸
盲腸もうちょうcecum
大腸だいちょうlarge bowel
胃腸いちょうdigestive organs
大腸菌だいちょうきんcolon bacterium
Four-Character Compounds
鉄心石腸
てっしんせきちょう
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
“bowels”
“viscera”
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?
腸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means intestines, guts, bowels, viscera. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.