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On'yomi
MO
Kun'yomi
しげ.る
shigeru

overgrown · grow thick · be luxuriant

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#1188
Radicalgrass(6)

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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grass + 戊

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grass and phonetic. Phonetic grass.

Symbolism

Grow thick, lush, overgrow. Represents thriving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 茂 mean in Japanese?

茂 means overgrown, grow thick, be luxuriant.

How do you read 茂?

On'yomi: モ (MO). Kun'yomi: しげ.る (shigeru).

How many strokes does 茂 have?

茂 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).

Is 茂 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 茂 (overgrown, grow thick, be luxuriant) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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