装
attire · dress · pretend · disguise · profess
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
壮 + clothes
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of clothing and robust. Robust clothing.
Symbolism
Attire, equipment, decoration. Represents dressing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
舞台装置
ぶたいそうち
stage setting; stage setting
武装蜂起
ぶそうほうき
armed uprising; armed uprising
偽装工作
ぎそうこうさく
diversionary tactics (maneuvering); disguise; hide by camouflage; diversionary tactics (maneuvering)
Proverbs & Idioms
衣食足りて礼節を知る
いしょくたりてれいせつをしる
Full bellies make for manners
Only when needs are met can one learn courtesy
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 装 mean in Japanese?
装 means attire, dress, pretend, disguise, profess.
How do you read 装?
On'yomi: ソウ、ショウ (SOU, SHOU). Kun'yomi: よそお.う、よそお.い (yosoou, yosooi).
How many strokes does 装 have?
装 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).
Is 装 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 装 (attire, dress, pretend, disguise, profess) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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