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銅
On'yomi
ドウ
DOU
Kun'yomi
あかがね
akagane
copper
Details
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and same. Same metal.
Symbolism
Copper, bronze, copper medal. Represents copper.
Component Breakdown
銅=
金同
metal + 同
Words & Expressions
Words written with 銅
青銅せいどうbronze
銅山どうざんcopper mine
銅貨どうかcopper coin
銅像どうぞうbronze statue
銅版画どうはんがcopperplate engraving
Proverbs & Idioms
銅の匂いがする
あかがねのにおいがする
Smell of copper
Greed for money is obvious
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 銅 mean in Japanese?
銅 means copper.
How do you read 銅?
On'yomi: ドウ (DOU). Kun'yomi: あかがね (akagane).
How many strokes does 銅 have?
銅 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 銅 a good kanji for a tattoo?
銅 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means copper. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.