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貌
On'yomi
ボウ・バク
BOU / BAKU
Kun'yomi
かたち・かたどる
katachi / katadoru
form · appearance · countenance
Details
Strokes14
Radical豸cat(7)
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of animal and phonetic. Animal face.
Symbolism
Appearance, looks, face. Represents appearance.
Component Breakdown
貌=
豸皃
豸 + 皃
Words & Expressions
Words written with 貌
全貌ぜんぼうfull view
美貌びぼうgood looks
変貌へんぼうtransfiguration
Four-Character Compounds
容貌魁偉
ようぼうかいい
(a man) having a commanding face and a powerful physique
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 貌 mean in Japanese?
貌 means form, appearance, countenance.
How do you read 貌?
On'yomi: ボウ、バク (BOU, BAKU). Kun'yomi: かたち、かたどる (katachi, katadoru).
How many strokes does 貌 have?
貌 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 豸 (cat).
Is 貌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
貌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means form, appearance, countenance. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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