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酵
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
fermentation
Details
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wine and filial. Wine fermenting.
Symbolism
Fermentation, yeast, enzyme. Represents fermentation.
Component Breakdown
酵=
酉孝
wine + 孝
Words & Expressions
Words written with 酵
酵母こうぼyeast
酵素こうそenzyme
発酵はっこうzymosis
Proverbs & Idioms
発酵は時間の芸術
はっこうはじかんのげいじゅつ
Fermentation is the art of time
Good things develop through patience
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 酵 mean in Japanese?
酵 means fermentation.
How do you read 酵?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU).
How many strokes does 酵 have?
酵 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).
Is 酵 a good kanji for a tattoo?
酵 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fermentation. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.