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酉
On'yomi
ユウ
YUU
Kun'yomi
とり
tori
west · bird · sign of the bird · 5-7PM · tenth sign of Chinese zodiac · sake radical (no. 164)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of wine vessel. Rooster.
Symbolism
Year of Rooster, wine, zodiac. Represents Rooster year.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Birds flying
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 酉 mean in Japanese?
酉 means west, bird, sign of the bird, 5-7PM, tenth sign of Chinese zodiac, sake radical (no. 164).
How do you read 酉?
On'yomi: ユウ (YUU). Kun'yomi: とり (tori).
How many strokes does 酉 have?
酉 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).
Is 酉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
酉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means west, bird, sign of the bird, 5-7PM, tenth sign of Chinese zodiac, sake radical (no. 164). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.