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頌
On'yomi
ショウ・ジュ・ヨウ
SHOU / JU / YOU
Kun'yomi
かたち・たた.える・ほめ.る
katachi / tataeru / homeru
eulogy
Details
Strokes13
Radical頁page(9)
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
頌=
公頁
公 + head
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'head' (頁) with 'public' (公), representing praising publicly and reciting odes.
Symbolism
Symbolizes praise, hymns, and glorification. Represents acts of verbally honoring achievements and virtues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 頌 mean in Japanese?
頌 means eulogy.
How do you read 頌?
On'yomi: ショウ、ジュ、ヨウ (SHOU, JU, YOU). Kun'yomi: かたち、たた.える、ほめ.る (katachi, tataeru, homeru).
How many strokes does 頌 have?
頌 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 頌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 頌 (eulogy) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.