阿
Africa · flatter · fawn upon · corner · nook · recess
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hill + 可
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and can. Corner of a hill.
Symbolism
Flattery, a-un, prefix. Used in Buddhist terms and place names.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Perfect synchronization
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
阿鼻叫喚
あびきょうかん
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells; agonizing cries
阿諛追従
あゆついしょう
excessive flattery; adulation; excessive flattery
曲学阿世
きょくがくあせい
prostitution of learning; twisting the truth and truckling to the times; prostitution of learning
阿付迎合
あふげいごう
ingratiation; sycophancy; ingratiation
阿諛迎合
あゆげいごう
ingratiation; sycophancy; ingratiation
阿諛便佞
あゆべんねい
flattery; adulation; sycophancy; flattery
Proverbs & Idioms
阿吽の呼吸
あうんのこきゅう
Perfect synchronization
When two people are in perfect harmony without words
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 阿 mean in Japanese?
阿 means Africa, flatter, fawn upon, corner, nook, recess.
How do you read 阿?
On'yomi: ア、オ (A, O). Kun'yomi: おもね.る、くま (omoneru, kuma).
How many strokes does 阿 have?
阿 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 阿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 阿 (Africa, flatter, fawn upon, corner, nook, recess) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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