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On'yomi
カイ
KAI
Kun'yomi
かな.う・やわ.らぐ
kanau / yawaragu

harmony

Details

Strokes16
Radicalspeech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

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speech + 皆

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'speech' (言) with 'all' (皆), representing all voices harmonizing. Also means humor.

Symbolism

Symbolizes harmony, humor, and geniality. Represents people's accord and comical amusement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 諧 mean in Japanese?

諧 means harmony.

How do you read 諧?

On'yomi: カイ (KAI). Kun'yomi: かな.う、やわ.らぐ (kanau, yawaragu).

How many strokes does 諧 have?

諧 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 諧 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 諧 (harmony) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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