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豆

On'yomi
トウ・ズ
TOU / ZU
Kun'yomi
まめ・まめ-
mame / mame

beans · pea · midget

Details

Strokes7
Frequency#1422
Radical豆bean(7)

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Strokes7

Cultural Context

Etymology

Shape of vessel with beans. Bean.

Symbolism

Bean, soybean, tofu. Represents bean.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Exchanging words

Words & Expressions

Words written with 豆

大豆だいずsoy
豆腐とうふtofu
納豆なっとうnatto
枝豆えだまめedamame
豆乳とうにゅうsoy milk

Four-Character Compounds

豆腐に鎹

とうふにかすがい

A clamp in tofu; Ineffective

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 豆 mean in Japanese?

豆 means beans, pea, midget.

How do you read 豆?

On'yomi: トウ、ズ (TOU, ZU). Kun'yomi: まめ、まめ- (mame, mame).

How many strokes does 豆 have?

豆 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 豆 (bean).

Is 豆 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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

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