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Component Breakdown
餓=
飠我
food + 我
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of food and self. Self without food.
Symbolism
Starvation, hunger, craving. Represents lack of food.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Looking up at the starry sky
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
餓鬼道に落ちる
がきどうにおちる
To fall into the realm of hungry ghosts
To be consumed by insatiable desires
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 餓 mean in Japanese?
餓 means starve, hungry, thirst.
How do you read 餓?
On'yomi: ガ (GA). Kun'yomi: う.える (ueru).
How many strokes does 餓 have?
餓 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 食 (eat).
Is 餓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 餓 (starve, hungry, thirst) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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