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Component Breakdown
rain + 務
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rain and serve. Rain serving.
Symbolism
Fog, dense fog, drizzle. Represents fog.
Seasonal
Weather phenomenon common in autumn September to November. Creates mystical landscapes. Autumn seasonal word in haiku.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
雲散霧消
うんさんむしょう
vanishing like mist; vanishing like mist
五里霧中
ごりむちゅう
totally at a loss; lose one's bearings; in a maze; totally at a loss
雲集霧散
うんしゅうむさん
(many things) gathering like clouds and vanishing like mist; swarming and scattering; (many things) gathering like clouds and vanishing like mist
雲消霧散
うんしょうむさん
vanishing like mist; vanishing like mist
Poetry
朝ぼらけ 宇治の川霧 たえだえに あらはれわたる 瀬々の網代木
Poem #64 from Hyakunin Isshu
村雨の 露もまだひぬ まきの葉に 霧立ちのぼる 秋の夕暮れ
Poem #87 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 霧 mean in Japanese?
霧 means fog, mist.
How do you read 霧?
On'yomi: ム、ボウ、ブ (MU, BOU, BU). Kun'yomi: きり (kiri).
How many strokes does 霧 have?
霧 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 雨 (rain).
Is 霧 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 霧 (fog, mist) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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