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購
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
subscription · buy
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and phonetic. Buying with shell.
Symbolism
Purchase, buy, subscribe. Represents buying.
Component Breakdown
購=
貝冓
shell + 冓
Words & Expressions
Words written with 購
購買こうばいtuck shop
購読こうどくsubscribing
購買力こうばいりょくbuying power
Proverbs & Idioms
衝動買いは後悔の元
しょうどうがいはこうかいのもと
Impulse buying leads to regret
Purchasing without thought causes remorse
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 購 mean in Japanese?
購 means subscription, buy.
How do you read 購?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU).
How many strokes does 購 have?
購 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 購 a good kanji for a tattoo?
購 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means subscription, buy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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