謡

Etymology

Combines 'speech' (言) with 'sway' (䍃), depicting singing with melody in a swaying manner. The fundamental character for folk songs and ballads.

Symbolism

Symbolizes songs, traditional performing arts, and oral culture. Represents folk arts sung and passed down among people.

Related Culture & Scenes

• — Singing a song

What does 謡 mean in Japanese?

謡 means song, sing, ballad, noh chanting.

How do you read 謡?

On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU). Kun'yomi: うた.い、うた.う (utai, utau).

How many strokes does 謡 have?

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

Is 謡 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 謡 (song, sing, ballad, noh chanting) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.