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茅
On'yomi
ボウ・ミョウ
BOU / MYOU
Kun'yomi
かや・ちがや
kaya / chigaya
miscanthus reed
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
茅=
艹矛
grass + 矛
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and spear. Grass like spear.
Symbolism
Thatched roof, Chino, tradition. Represents traditional roofing.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
茅屋に住む賢者
ぼうおくにすむけんじゃ
A wise man in a thatched hut
Wisdom is not measured by material wealth
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
浅茅生の 小野の篠原 しのぶれど あまりてなどか 人の恋しき
Poem #39 from Hyakunin Isshu
参議等Sangi Hitoshi
10th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 茅 mean in Japanese?
茅 means miscanthus reed.
How do you read 茅?
On'yomi: ボウ、ミョウ (BOU, MYOU). Kun'yomi: かや、ちがや (kaya, chigaya).
How many strokes does 茅 have?
茅 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 茅 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 茅 (miscanthus reed) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.