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謄
On'yomi
トウ
TOU
mimeograph · copy
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and I. Copying words.
Symbolism
Certified copy, transcribe, copy. Represents copying.
Component Breakdown
謄=
月誊
moon + 誊
Words & Expressions
Words written with 謄
謄本とうほんtranscript
Proverbs & Idioms
謄写は本物に如かず
とうしゃはほんものにしかず
A copy is no match for the original
Reproductions cannot equal the genuine article
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 謄 mean in Japanese?
謄 means mimeograph, copy.
How do you read 謄?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU).
How many strokes does 謄 have?
謄 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 謄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
謄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mimeograph, copy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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