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臓
On'yomi
ゾウ
ZOU
Kun'yomi
はらわた
harawata
entrails · viscera · bowels
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes19
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and store. Storing flesh.
Symbolism
Internal organ, heart, organ. Represents organ.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a bow
Component Breakdown
臓=
月蔵
moon + 蔵
Words & Expressions
Words written with 臓
心臓しんぞうgall
腎臓じんぞうkidney
内臓ないぞうinternal organs
心臓病しんぞうびょうcardiopathy
Four-Character Compounds
五臓六腑
ごぞうろっぷ
the five viscera and the six internal organs; inside one's body; in one's heart
Proverbs & Idioms
五臓六腑に染み渡る
ごぞうろっぷにしみわたる
To permeate the whole body
Spreading throughout one's being
Anime & Manga
君の膵臓をたべたい
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
A well-known work with 臓 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“viscera”
“bowels”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 臓 mean in Japanese?
臓 means entrails, viscera, bowels.
How do you read 臓?
On'yomi: ゾウ (ZOU). Kun'yomi: はらわた (harawata).
How many strokes does 臓 have?
臓 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 臓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
臓 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means entrails, viscera, bowels. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.