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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and wash. Grass of water.
Symbolism
Algae, seaweed, aquatic plant. Represents algae.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Expanse of the sea
Component Breakdown
藻=
艹澡
grass + 澡
Words & Expressions
Words written with 藻
海藻かいそうseaweed
藻類そうるいseaweeds
藻掻くもがくsquirm
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 藻 mean in Japanese?
藻 means seaweed, duckweed.
How do you read 藻?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: も (mo).
How many strokes does 藻 have?
藻 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 藻 a good kanji for a tattoo?
藻 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means seaweed, duckweed. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.