衡
equilibrium · measuring rod · scale
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and horn. Measuring with horn.
Symbolism
Balance, equilibrium, scale. Represents balance.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 衡
Four-Character Compounds
合従連衡
がっしょうれんこう
alliance (of the Six Kingdoms against the Qin dynasty, and of individual Kingdoms with the Qin dynasty); (tactic of) making and breaking alliances (to benefit oneself as the occasion demands); resorting to alliances as a diplomatic expedient
平衡感覚
へいこうかんかく
sense of equilibrium; sense of balance
Proverbs & Idioms
均衡を保つ
きんこうをたもつ
To maintain balance
Keeping things in equilibrium
Related Figures & Stories
平重衡
Name contains 衡
Taira no Shigehira was one of the sons of Taira no Kiyomori, and one of the Taira Clan's chief commanders during the Heian period of the 12th…
Wikipedia藤原泰衡
Name contains 衡
Fujiwara no Yasuhira was the fourth ruler of Northern Fujiwara in Mutsu Province, Japan, the second son of Hidehira.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“scale”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 衡 mean in Japanese?
衡 means equilibrium, measuring rod, scale.
How do you read 衡?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU).
How many strokes does 衡 have?
衡 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 行 (go).
Is 衡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
衡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means equilibrium, measuring rod, scale. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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