陶
pottery · porcelain
Details
Description
Pottery - clay fired on a hillside. Ceramics, and the absorption of someone lost in their craft.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and pottery. Hill pottery.
Symbolism
Pottery, ceramics, intoxication. Represents pottery.
Component Breakdown
hill + 匋
Words & Expressions
Words written with 陶
Four-Character Compounds
自己陶酔
じことうすい
narcissism; self-absorption; self-intoxication
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WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“porcelain”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 陶 mean in Japanese?
陶 means pottery, porcelain. Pottery - clay fired on a hillside. Ceramics, and the absorption of someone lost in their craft.
How do you read 陶?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: すえ (sue).
How many strokes does 陶 have?
陶 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 陶 a good kanji for a tattoo?
陶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pottery, porcelain. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.