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On'yomi
ジョウ
JOU
Kun'yomi
かも.す
kamosu

brew · cause

Details

Strokes20
Frequency#1838
Radicalwine(7)
Old Form

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Strokes20

Component Breakdown

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wine + 㐮

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of wine and phonetic. Brewing wine.

Symbolism

Brewing, fostering, fermentation. Represents brewing.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

醸造の妙

じょうぞうのみょう

The art of brewing; Excellent skill in making fermented beverages

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 醸 mean in Japanese?

醸 means brew, cause.

How do you read 醸?

On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU). Kun'yomi: かも.す (kamosu).

How many strokes does 醸 have?

醸 has 20 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).

Is 醸 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 醸 (brew, cause) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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