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芋
On'yomi
ウ
U
Kun'yomi
いも
imo
potato
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and phonetic. Underground grass.
Symbolism
Potato, root vegetable, common. Represents blessing from earth.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Aroma of roasted sweet potato
Component Breakdown
芋=
艹于
grass + 于
Words & Expressions
Words written with 芋
焼き芋やきいもbaked sweet potato
Proverbs & Idioms
芋の煮えたも御存じない
いものにえたもごぞんじない
Doesn't know when potatoes are cooked
Naive, inexperienced
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 芋 mean in Japanese?
芋 means potato.
How do you read 芋?
On'yomi: ウ (U). Kun'yomi: いも (imo).
How many strokes does 芋 have?
芋 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 芋 a good kanji for a tattoo?
芋 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means potato. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.