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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and field. Grass of field.
Symbolism
Seedling, sapling, surname. Represents seedling.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Straining one's eyes
Component Breakdown
苗=
艹田
grass + field
Words & Expressions
Words written with 苗
Four-Character Compounds
苗字帯刀
みょうじたいとう
right to bear a surname and to wear a sword (during the Edo period)
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Name contains 苗
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 苗 mean in Japanese?
苗 means seedling, sapling, shoot.
How do you read 苗?
On'yomi: ビョウ、ミョウ (BYOU, MYOU). Kun'yomi: なえ、なわ- (nae, nawa).
How many strokes does 苗 have?
苗 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 苗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
苗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means seedling, sapling, shoot. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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