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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'hill' (阝) with the opposite of 'descend' (夅), depicting ground rising high. Means prosperity and flourishing.
Symbolism
Symbolizes prosperity, rise, and grandeur. Represents the strength of vigorous growth toward the peak.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Aiming high
Component Breakdown
hill + 㚅
Words & Expressions
Words written with 隆
Poetry
柿くへば鐘が鳴るなり法隆寺
As I bite the persimmon, the bell of Horyuji begins to ring.
Related Figures & Stories
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Saigō Takamori was a Japanese samurai and politician who was one of the most influential figures in Japanese history.
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Count Kuroda Kiyotaka was a Japanese politician and general who served as prime minister of Japan from 1888 to 1889.
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Ingen Ryūki was a Chinese poet, calligrapher, and monk of Linji Chan Buddhism from China.
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Kuki Yoshitaka was a naval commander during Japan's Sengoku period, under Oda Nobunaga, and later, Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 隆 mean in Japanese?
隆 means hump, high, noble, prosperity.
How do you read 隆?
On'yomi: リュウ (RYUU).
How many strokes does 隆 have?
隆 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 隆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
隆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hump, high, noble, prosperity. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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