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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of curved and dragon. Farming with dragon.
Symbolism
Agriculture, farmer, rural. Represents farming.
Component Breakdown
曲 + 辰
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
士農工商
しのうこうしょう
hierarchy of samurai, farmers, artisans, and merchants in Edo society
Proverbs & Idioms
農は国の本
のうはくにのもと
Agriculture is the foundation of the nation
Farming is the basis of national prosperity
Anime & Manga
異世界のんびり農家
Farming Life in Another World
A well-known work with 農 in its Japanese title.
農民関連のスキルばっか上げてたら何故か強くなった。
I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills
A well-known work with 農 in its Japanese title.
異世界で土地を買って農場を作ろう
Let's Buy the Land and Cultivate It in a Different World
A well-known work with 農 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 農 mean in Japanese?
農 means agriculture, farmers.
How do you read 農?
On'yomi: ノウ (NOU).
How many strokes does 農 have?
農 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 辰 (morning).
Is 農 a good kanji for a tattoo?
農 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means agriculture, farmers. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.