郎
son · counter for sons
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'village' (阝) with 'good' (良), representing fine young men of the village.
Symbolism
Symbolizes young men, sons, and freshness. As a name suffix, represents manliness and refreshing character.
Component Breakdown
丶 + hill
Words & Expressions
Words written with 郎
Four-Character Compounds
夜郎自大
やろうじだい
throwing one's weight around without knowing one's limitations; Yelang thinks too highly of itself
一族郎党
いちぞくろうとう
one's family and followers; one's whole clan
Anime & Manga
青春ブタ野郎はバニーガール先輩の夢を見ない
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
A well-known work with 郎 in its Japanese title.
青春ブタ野郎はゆめみる少女の夢を見ない
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
A well-known work with 郎 in its Japanese title.
GOLDEN BOY さすらいのお勉強野郎
GOLDEN BOY
A well-known work with 郎 in its Japanese title.
青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus
A well-known work with 郎 in its Japanese title.
青春ブタ野郎はおでかけシスターの夢を見ない
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out
A well-known work with 郎 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 郎 mean in Japanese?
郎 means son, counter for sons.
How do you read 郎?
On'yomi: ロウ、リョウ (ROU, RYOU). Kun'yomi: おとこ (otoko).
How many strokes does 郎 have?
郎 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 邑 (city).
Is 郎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
郎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means son, counter for sons. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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