阿
chosen for its sound
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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
Component Breakdown
hill + 可
Words & Expressions
Words written with 阿
Four-Character Compounds
阿鼻叫喚
あびきょうかん
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells
阿諛追従
あゆついしょう
excessive flattery; adulation
曲学阿世
きょくがくあせい
prostitution of learning; twisting the truth and truckling to the times
阿付迎合
あふげいごう
ingratiation; sycophancy
阿諛迎合
あゆげいごう
ingratiation; sycophancy
阿諛便佞
あゆべんねい
flattery; adulation; sycophancy
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
Anime & Manga
阿波連さんははかれない
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai
A well-known work with 阿 in its Japanese title.
帰ってください! 阿久津さん
Please Go Home, Miss Akutsu!
A well-known work with 阿 in its Japanese title.
阿彌殻断層の怪
The Enigma of Amigara Fault
A well-known work with 阿 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
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Name contains 阿
Izumo no Okuni was a Japanese entertainer and miko who is believed to have invented the theatrical art form of kabuki.
Wikipedia阿部定
Name contains 阿
Sada Abe was a Japanese geisha and prostitute who murdered her lover, Kichizō Ishida , via strangulation on May 18, 1936, before cutting off his…
Wikipedia阿倍仲麻呂
Name contains 阿
Abe no Nakamaro , also known by his Chinese name Chao Heng , was a Japanese scholar and waka poet of the Nara period.
Wikipedia稗田阿礼
Name contains 阿
Hieda no Are is primarily known for being instrumental to the compilation of the Japanese text Kojiki in 712.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 阿 mean in Japanese?
阿 means chosen for its sound.
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?
阿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means chosen for its sound. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.