象
elephant · pattern after · imitate · image · shape · sign (of the times)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of elephant.
Symbolism
Symbol, impression, elephant. Represents large animal.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of time
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
森羅万象
しんらばんしょう
all things in nature; the whole creation; all things in nature
有象無象
うぞうむぞう
mob; the masses; rabble; mob
心霊現象
しんれいげんしょう
psychic phenomenon; psychic phenomenon
印象批評
いんしょうひひょう
impressionistic criticism; impressionistic criticism
心象風景
しんしょうふうけい
imagined landscape; scenery in one's mind's eye; imagined landscape
象箸玉杯
ぞうちょぎょくはい
living a lavish lifestyle; ivory chopsticks and jade cups; living a lavish lifestyle
Proverbs & Idioms
群盲象を評す
ぐんもうぞうをひょうす
Blind men describing an elephant
Judging the whole from just a part
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 象 mean in Japanese?
象 means elephant, pattern after, imitate, image, shape, sign (of the times).
How do you read 象?
On'yomi: ショウ、ゾウ (SHOU, ZOU). Kun'yomi: かたど.る (katadoru).
How many strokes does 象 have?
象 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 豕 (pig).
Is 象 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 象 (elephant, pattern after, imitate, image, shape, sign (of the times)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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