荘
villa · inn · cottage · feudal manor · solemn · dignified
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and robust. Robust grass.
Symbolism
Solemn, villa, manor. Represents solemnity.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Village life
Component Breakdown
grass + 壮
Words & Expressions
Words written with 荘
Four-Character Compounds
荘厳華麗
そうごんかれい
majestic and splendid
Proverbs & Idioms
荘厳な雰囲気
そうごんなふんいき
A solemn atmosphere
A dignified and serious ambiance
Anime & Manga
さくら荘のペットな彼女
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou
A well-known work with 荘 in its Japanese title.
ゆらぎ荘の幽奈さん
Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs
A well-known work with 荘 in its Japanese title.
僕らはみんな河合荘
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior
A well-known work with 荘 in its Japanese title.
すのはら荘の管理人さん
Miss Caretaker of Sunohara-sou
A well-known work with 荘 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 荘 mean in Japanese?
荘 means villa, inn, cottage, feudal manor, solemn, dignified.
How do you read 荘?
On'yomi: ソウ、ショウ、チャン (SOU, SHOU, CHAN). Kun'yomi: ほうき、おごそ.か (houki, ogosoka).
How many strokes does 荘 have?
荘 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 荘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
荘 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means villa, inn, cottage, feudal manor, solemn, dignified. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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