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諧

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

harmony

Details

Strokes16
Radical言speech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

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.

Component Breakdown

諧=
言皆

speech + 皆

Other kanji with the same meaning

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?

諧 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means harmony. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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